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MXNorth AmericaGMR Power Index: 22.39$15.7B Budget
MexicoAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Mexico.
Total Aircraft Fleet
468
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
68
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
225
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
240
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
468 Active AirframesCombat: 15% (68)Rotary: 48% (225)Transport: 17% (80)Trainers: 34% (160)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Mexico.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 F-5 Tiger IIVar: F-5E/F | Fighter Aircraft | Northrop Grumman | Gen3 | 4 | Active |
 T-6C Texan IIVar: T-6C | Light Attack & Trainer Aircraft | RTX Corporation | Gen3 | 58 | Active |
 UH-60 Black HawkVar: UH-60M | Tactical Helicopter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4 | 26 | Active |
 Mi-17 HipVar: Mi-17-1V | Transport Helicopter | Mil Moscow | Gen3 | 24 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
3 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 | 3 |
| 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)
225 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 | 160 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 65 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
240 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 | 70 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 160 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
2,690 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 | 170 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 2,500 |
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