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IndiaAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for India.
Total Aircraft Fleet
2,210
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
926
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
750
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
560
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
2,210 Active AirframesCombat: 42% (926)Rotary: 34% (750)Transport: 12% (260)Trainers: 14% (300)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for India.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Su-30MKI FlankerVar: Su-30MKI | Multirole Air Superiority Fighter | HAL | Gen4+ | 260 | Active |
 Dassault RafaleVar: Rafale EH/DH | Omnirole Combat Aircraft | Dassault Aviation | Gen4.5 | 36 | Active |
 MiG-29 FulcrumVar: MiG-29UPG | Air Superiority Fighter | Mikoyan | Gen4 | 65 | Active |
 HAL TejasVar: Mk 1A | Light Combat Aircraft | HAL | Gen4 | 40 | Active |
 AH-64E ApacheVar: AH-64E | Attack Helicopter | Boeing | Gen4 | 22 | Active |
 CH-47F ChinookVar: CH-47F | Heavy-Lift Transport Helicopter | Boeing | Gen4 | 15 | Active |
 C-17 Globemaster IIIVar: C-17 | Strategic Airlifter | Boeing | Gen4 | 11 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
700 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 260 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 400 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 40 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 226 |
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)
750 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 127 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 420 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 203 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
560 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 50 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 210 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 300 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
20,880 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 120 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 640 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 20,000 |
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