United Arab Emirates Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 335 Aircraft

Last Updated: 02/22/2023 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the United Arab Emirates Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 335 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: 335

168 / 335
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

235 / 335
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

251 / 335
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

268 / 335
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
33.1

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:
32/127

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 127 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 119 units
Support: 59 units
Training: 157 units
Future: 171 units

Suppliers

Primary (2)

Secondary (8)

Fighters (99)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

55

F-16E

Multirole

44

M2000/EAD/RAD

Multirole

Total Units: 99 (30%)

Close-Air Support (20)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

20

AT-802I

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 20 (6%)

Helicopters (15)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

8

AW139

Utility/VIP

4

Bell 412

Medium Utility

2

H125M

Light Utility/Scout

1

Bell 407

Light Utility

Total Units: 15 (4%)

Transports (32)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

9

CN-235

Tactical

8

C-17

Strategic/Tactical

8

C-130H/L-100

Tactical

2

King Air 350

Utility

2

P.180

VIP

1

DHC-6

Utility

1

Kodiak 100

Light Utility

1

P-750

Light Utility

Total Units: 32 (10%)

Trainers (157)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

31

PC-7

Basic Trainer

25

PC-21

Advanced Trainer

21

F-16F

Fighter Trainer

15

M2000-9D/DAD

Fighter Trainer

13

Bell 407

Helicopter Trainer

12

G115

Flight Trainer

12

Hawk 102

Advanced Jet Trainer

12

MB.339

Advanced Jet Trainer

12

Bell 505

Helicopter Trainer

3

King Air 90

Flight Trainer

1

H125M

Helicopter Trainer

Total Units: 157 (47%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (3)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

3

KC-30A

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 3 (1%)

Special-Mission (9)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

3

GlobalEye

Airborne Early Warning

2

Global 6000

Reconnaissance

2

MPA-08

Maritime Patrol

2

Challenger 650

Maritime Patrol

Total Units: 9 (3%)

On Order (171)

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

80

Rafale

Multirole

48

L-15

Advanced Jet Trainer

24

B-250

Close-Air Support

12

H225M

Medium-Lift

5

CN-295

Transport

2

GlobalEye

Airborne Early Warning

Total Units: 171

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