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Spanish Air Force (2024) Aircraft Inventory


Current Active Inventory: 393 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Spanish Air Force (2024). The service currently counts 393 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: 03/13/2023 | © www.WDMMA.org


Total Aircraft: 393

197
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
275
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
295
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
314
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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TvR
41.6
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
26 /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: 136 units
Support: 82 units
Training: 175 units
Future: 69 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (3)

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Secondary (3)

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Fighters (136)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
72
EF-18A
Multirole
64
EF2000
Multirole

Total Units: 136 (35%)




Helicopters (15)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
12
H215M
Transport/SAR
2
S-76
Medium Utility
1
NH90
Multi-Mission

Total Units: 15 (4%)




Transports (43)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
13
CN-295
Tactical
9
C-212
Utility
8
CN-235
Tactical
5
C-130H
Tactical
3
Citation V
Utility/VIP
3
King Air 90
Utility
2
A400M
Strategic/Tactical

Total Units: 43 (11%)




Trainers (175)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
64
C-101
Advanced Jet Trainer
35
T-35
Basic Trainer
24
PC-21
Basic/Advanced Training
19
F-5M
Fighter Trainer
15
H120
Helicopter Trainer
12
EF-18BM
Fighter Trainer
6
S-76
Helicopter Trainer

Total Units: 175 (45%)




Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (6)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
5
KC-130H
Aerial Refueling
1
A400M
Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 6 (2%)




Special-Mission (18)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
8
CN-235
Maritime Patrol
4
C-212
Maritime Patrol
3
P-3M
Maritime Patrol/ASW
2
Falcon 20
Electronic Warfare
1
C-212
Electronic Warfare

Total Units: 18 (5%)




On Order (69)


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

24
A400M
Strategic/Tactical
24
EF2000
Multirole
16
PC-21
Basic/Advanced Training
5
NH90
Multi-Mission

Total Units: 69




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