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CanadaAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Canada.
Total Aircraft Fleet
380
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
86
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
145
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
140
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
380 Active AirframesCombat: 23% (86)Rotary: 38% (145)Transport: 12% (45)Trainers: 25% (95)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Canada.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CF-18 HornetVar: CF-188 | Multirole Fighter | Boeing | Gen4 | 76 | Active |
 F-35 Lightning IIVar: F-35A | Multirole Stealth Fighter | Lockheed Martin | Gen5 | 88 | Active |
 C-17 Globemaster IIIVar: CC-177 | Strategic Airlifter | Boeing | Gen4 | 5 | Active |
 CH-47 ChinookVar: CH-147F | Heavy Transport Helicopter | Boeing | Gen4 | 15 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
90 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 | 90 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 0 |
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)
145 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 | 100 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 45 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
140 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 5 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 40 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 95 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
8,440 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 50 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 340 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 8,000 |
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