The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Libyan Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 130 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.
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Total Aircraft:130
65 / 130 Total available aircraft assuming a Below AverageReadiness Rate of 50.0%.
91 / 130 Total available aircraft assuming an AverageReadiness Rate of 70.0%.
98 / 130 Total available aircraft assuming an Above AverageReadiness Rate of 75.0%.
104 / 130 Total available aircraft assuming an ExcellentReadiness Rate of 80.0%.
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FORCE CONCENTRATION: Attack: 32units Support: 34units Training: 64units Future: 9units
Suppliers
Primary (1)
Secondary (6)
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Fighters (32)
Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.
OUTLOOK
STABLE
11
MiG-21
Fighter
8
MiG-29
Fighter
4
MiG-25
Interceptor
3
MiG-23
Fighter-Bomber
2
Mirage F1
Fighter
2
Su-22
Fighter-Bomber
2
Su-24
Strike Fighter
Total Units:32 (25%)
Helicopters (26)
Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.
OUTLOOK
STABLE
7
Mi-8/171
Transport/Gunship
7
Mi-24D/-35
Gunship/Transport
6
Mi-2
Light Utility
3
Mi-14
ASW/SAR
2
CH-47C
Medium Transport
1
AW139
SAR/Medium Utility
Total Units:26 (20%)
Transports (8)
Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.