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South KoreaAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for South Korea.
Total Aircraft Fleet
1,595
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
580
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
750
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
330
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
1,595 Active AirframesCombat: 36% (580)Rotary: 47% (750)Transport: 3% (50)Trainers: 18% (280)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for South Korea.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 F-35 Lightning IIVar: F-35A | Multirole Stealth Fighter | Lockheed Martin | Gen5 | 40 | Active |
 F-15K Slam EagleVar: F-15K | Strike Fighter | Boeing | Gen4.5 | 59 | Active |
 F-16 Fighting FalconVar: KF-16C/D | Multirole Fighter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4 | 160 | Active |
 FA-50 Golden EagleVar: FA-50 | Light Combat Aircraft | KAI | Gen4 | 60 | Active |
 AH-64 ApacheVar: AH-64E Guardian | Attack Helicopter | Boeing | Gen4 | 36 | Active |
 KUH-1 SurionVar: Surion | Utility Helicopter | KAI | Gen4 | 160 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
580 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 60 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 460 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 60 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 60 |
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 | 96 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 450 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 204 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
330 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 10 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 40 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 280 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
26,080 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 180 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 720 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 25,000 |
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