Royal Jordanian Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 278 Aircraft

Last Updated: 11/02/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 278 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: 278

139 / 278
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

195 / 278
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

209 / 278
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

222 / 278
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
27.3

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:
40/128

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: 48 units
Support: 155 units
Training: 75 units
Future: 36 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (8)

Fighters (44)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

44

F-16A

Multirole

Total Units: 44 (16%)

Close-Air Support (4)

Airframes utilized in the direct-attack role; typically featuring extended loitering and excellent low-and-slow capabilities.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

4

AT-802

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 4 (1%)

Helicopters (134)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

47

AH-1E/F

Attack

36

UH-1H

Utility

30

UH-60L/M/S-70i

Multi-Mission

10

H215M (AS332)

Transport

7

H135

Light Utility

2

H125M (AS350)

Light Utility

2

Mi-26

Heavy-Lift

Total Units: 134 (48%)

Transports (16)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

8

Cessna 208

Utility

7

C-130E/H

Tactical

1

M28

Utility

Total Units: 16 (6%)

Trainers (75)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

15

F-16B

Fighter Trainer

15

G120TP

Flight Trainer

13

C-101

Advanced Jet Trainer

12

PC-21

Advanced Trainer

12

R44

Helicopter Trainer

8

T67 M260

Flight Trainer

Total Units: 75 (27%)

Special-Mission (5)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

4

AT802

Reconnaissance

1

M28

Electronic Warfare

Total Units: 5 (2%)

On Order (36)

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

24

AH-6i

Utility/Armed Scout

10

AH-6i

Utility/Armed Scout

2

AH-6i

Utility/Armed Scout

Total Units: 36

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