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ArgentinaAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Argentina.
Total Aircraft Fleet
225
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
32
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
95
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
95
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
225 Active AirframesCombat: 14% (32)Rotary: 42% (95)Transport: 16% (35)Trainers: 27% (60)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Argentina.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 F-16 Fighting FalconVar: F-16AM/BM | Multirole Fighter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4 | 24 | Active |
 A-4AR FightinghawkVar: A-4AR | Fighter Bomber | Lockheed Martin | Gen3 | 10 | Active |
 IA-63 PampaVar: Pampa III | Light Attack & Advanced Trainer | FADEA | Gen3 | 18 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
30 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 0 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 30 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 10 |
Strategic & Tactical Bombers
0 Airframes| Aircraft Class | Strategic Role | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Bombers | Long-range standoff cruise missile & nuclear deterrence | 0 |
| Tactical Strike Bombers | Theater interdiction & precision strike penetration | 0 |
Rotary Wing Fleet (Helicopters)
95 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 0 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 75 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 20 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
95 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 2 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 33 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 60 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
2,160 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 10 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 140 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 2,000 |
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