Salvadoran Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 47 Aircraft

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

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Salvadoran Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 47 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: 47

24 / 47
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

33 / 47
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

35 / 47
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

38 / 47
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 13 units
Support: 32 units
Training: 2 units
Future: 0 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (2)

Close-Air Support (13)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

13

A-37

Light Strike

Total Units: 13 (28%)

Helicopters (30)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

14

UH-1H

Medium Utility

7

MD500

Light Scout/Utility

5

Hughes 269

Light Utility

4

Bell 412

Medium Utility

Total Units: 30 (64%)

Transports (2)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

2

Arava

Utility

Total Units: 2 (4%)

Trainers (2)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

2

T-35

Basic Trainer

Total Units: 2 (4%)

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