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Libyan Air Force (2024) Aircraft Inventory


Current Active Inventory: 130 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Libyan Air Force (2024). 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.

Updated: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org


Total Aircraft: 130

65
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
91
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
98
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
104
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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Force Concentration

Attack: 32 units
Support: 34 units
Training: 64 units
Future: 9 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (1)

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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.

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
2
IL-76
Strategic
2
C-130H
Tactical
1
An-12
Tactcial
1
An-26
Tactical
1
An-72
Tactical
1
L-100
Tactical

Total Units: 8 (6%)




Trainers (64)


Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
37
SF.260
Jet Trainer
14
G-2A-E
Jet Trainer
10
L-39ZO
Advanced Jet Trainer
2
Mirage F1BD
Fighter Trainer
1
MiG-23
Fighter Trainer

Total Units: 64 (49%)




On Order (9)


Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

7
KC-130T
Aerial Refueling
2
C-130J
Tactical Transport

Total Units: 9




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