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Royal Canadian Air Force (2024) Aircraft Inventory


Current Active Inventory: 378 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Royal Canadian Air Force (2024). The service currently counts 378 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: 03/13/2024 | © www.WDMMA.org


Total Aircraft: 378

189
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
265
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
284
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
302
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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TvR
41.3
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
27 /103
Global Rank as compared to national powers of WDMMA. 103 total air services from 103 nations are tracked. View Current Ranks.
Force Concentration

Attack: 63 units
Support: 199 units
Training: 116 units
Future: 105 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (3)

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Secondary (3)

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Fighters (63)


Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
63
CF-188A/B
Multirole

Total Units: 63 (17%)




Helicopters (133)


Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
71
CH-146
Medium Utility
19
CH-148
Anti-Submarine Warfare
15
CH-146
Search and Rescue
14
CH-47
Medium-Lift
14
CH-149
Search and Rescue

Total Units: 133 (35%)




Transports (36)


Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
17
CC-130J
Tactical
8
CC-130H
Tactical
5
CC-177
Strategic/Tactical
3
DHC-6
Utility
2
A310
Transport
1
A310
VIP

Total Units: 36 (10%)




Trainers (116)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
24
CT-114
Jet Trainer
23
F/A-18B
Fighter Trainer
22
CT-156 (Texan II)
Basic Trainer
14
G120A
Flight Trainer
13
Bell 206
Helicopter Trainer
9
Bell 412
Helicopter Trainer
7
King Air 90
Flight Trainer
4
CT-142 (Dash 8)
Flight/Crew Trainer

Total Units: 116 (31%)




Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (6)


Airframes modified for the purpose of aerial fuel delivery to support allied aircraft / operations.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
4
KC-130H
Aerial Refueling
2
CC-150T (A310)
Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 6 (2%)




Special-Mission (24)


Airframes modified for Special-Mission roles - typically these are dedicated, role-specific types.

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
15
CP-140 (P-3C)
Maritime Patrol
5
DHC-5
Search and Rescue
4
CN-295
Search and Rescue

Total Units: 24 (6%)




On Order (105)


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

88
F-35A
Strike
11
CN-295
Search and Rescue
3
CH-148
Anti-Submarine Warfare
3
King Air 350
Reconnaissance

Total Units: 105




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