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Turkish Air Force (2024) Aircraft Inventory


Current Active Inventory: 618 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Turkish Air Force (2024). The service currently counts 618 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: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org


Total Aircraft: 618

309
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
433
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
464
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
494
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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TvR
44.6
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
21 /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: 206 units
Support: 158 units
Training: 254 units
Future: 132 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (1)

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Secondary (7)

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Fighters (206)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
158
F-16C
Multirole
48
F-4E
Multirole

Total Units: 206 (33%)




Helicopters (78)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
57
UH-1H
Medium Utility
21
H215M (AS532)
Transport

Total Units: 78 (13%)




Transports (66)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
41
CN-235
Tactical
16
C-130B/E
Tactical
9
C-130J
Tactical

Total Units: 66 (11%)




Trainers (254)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
87
F-16D
Fighter Trainer
68
T-38
Advanced Jet Trainer
40
KT-1
Basic Trainer
35
SF.260
Advanced Jet Trainer
23
NF-5A/B
Fighter Trainer
1
Hurkus-B
Basic Trainer

Total Units: 254 (41%)




Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (7)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
7
KC-135R
Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 7 (1%)




Special-Mission (7)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
4
Boeing 737
Airborne Early Warning
1
C-160
Electronic Warfare
1
CN-235
Maritime Patrol
1
CN-235
Reconnaissance

Total Units: 7 (1%)




On Order (132)


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

54
Hurkus-B
Basic Trainer
52
MFI-395
Flight Trainer
15
KT-1
Basic Trainer
6
T-70
Multi-Mission
4
Global 6000
Reconnaissance
1
A400M
Strategic/Tactical

Total Units: 132




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