Royal Canadian Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 395 Aircraft

Last Updated: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Royal Canadian Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 395 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.

Total Aircraft: 395

198 / 395
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

277 / 395
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

296 / 395
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

316 / 395
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
41.3

This service's TrueValue Rating formulated by assessment of an air service's current strengths and weaknesses matched against the top performer - the USAF (242.9).

Global Rank:
27/128

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 128 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 63 units
Support: 199 units
Training: 133 units
Future: 105 units

Suppliers

Primary (3)

Secondary (4)

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 (16%)

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 (34%)

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 (9%)

Trainers (133)

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

17

CT-155 (Hawk)

Advanced Jet 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: 133 (34%)

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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