Argentine Air Force
The Argentina Air Force, officially known as the Argentine Air Force (Fuerza AĆ©rea Argentina), is the aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces of Argentina. Established on August 10, 1945, it is one of the main components of the country's military defense system. The Air Force operates a variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, transport planes, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft. Over the years, the force has participated in various conflicts, including the Falklands War in 1982 against the United Kingdom. The air force has been involved in peacekeeping missions and provides support during natural disasters and humanitarian operations within the country. It has a fleet of aircraft, which consists of versatile platforms such as the IA-58 PucarĆ”, A-4AR Fightinghawk, HĆ©rcules C-130, and Bell UH-1H Iroquois, among others. The Argentina Air Force plays a crucial role in maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Argentina, contributing to the nation's overall defense capabilities.
Key facts
| Official Name | Argentine Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza AĆ©rea Argentina |
| Country | š¦š· Argentina |
| World rank | #43 |
| Active aircrafts | 228 (as of 2024) |
| Aircrafts on order | 18 |
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Number of active aircrafts by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | 87 | |
| Training | 70 | |
| Combat aircrafts | 32 | |
| Transport | 24 | |
| Special missions | 13 | |
| Tankers | 2 | |
Aircrafts most used by Argentine air forces
| Aircraft | Active | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" | 62 | American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
| A-4 Skyhawk | 27 | American light attack jet, extensively deployed in the Vietnam War, notable for carrier-based operations and close air support roles. | |
| IA-63 Pampa | 26 | Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays. | |
| EMB 312 Tucano | 14 | Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the IranāIraq war. | |
| T-6 Texan II | 12 | American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. | |
| King Air 90 | 10 | American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
| T-34 Mentor | 10 | American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training. | |
| 206 JetRanger | 9 | American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
| MD-500 | 9 | American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
| G-120 | 7 | German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century. | |
Full inventory in 2024
Argentinian Air Force
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat aircrafts | IA-63 | ||
| A-4 | |||
| Helicopters | MD500 | ||
| SA315 | |||
| Bell 212/412 | |||
| H125M | |||
| Special missions | Learjet 35 (Recce) | ||
| Learjet 35 (EW) | |||
| Tankers | KC-130H | ||
| Training | G120TP | ||
| OA-4AR | |||
| AT/IA-63 | |||
| EMB-312 | |||
| T-6C+ | |||
| King Air 200 | |||
| Transport | C-130H/L-100 | ||
| Twin Commander | |||
| Fokker F28 | |||
| King Air 200 | |||
| C-390 |
Argentinian Army
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | UH-1H | ||
| Bell 206 | |||
| SA315 | |||
| H215M/AS332 | |||
| Special missions | DA42 (Recce) | ||
| Training | Bell 206 | ||
| Transport | Cessna 208 | ||
| C212 | |||
| DHC-6 | |||
| Beechcraft Baron | |||
| Citation Bravo |
Argentinian Navy
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | S-61/H-3 | ||
| AS555 | |||
| Special missions | King Air 200 (MPA) | ||
| King Air 200 (Recce) | |||
| S-2 (MPA) | |||
| Training | T-34 | ||
| Transport | King Air 200 | ||
| PC-6 |