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PhilippinesAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Philippines.
Total Aircraft Fleet
200
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
39
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
145
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
60
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
200 Active AirframesCombat: 20% (39)Rotary: 73% (145)Transport: 13% (25)Trainers: 18% (35)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Philippines.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FA-50 Golden EagleVar: FA-50PH | Light Combat Aircraft | KAI | Gen4 | 12 | Active |
 EMB 314 Super TucanoVar: A-29B | Close Air Support Aircraft | Embraer | Gen3 | 6 | Active |
 UH-60 Black HawkVar: S-70i Black Hawk | Combat Utility Helicopter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4 | 32 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
12 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 | 12 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 13 |
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 | 38 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 85 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 22 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
60 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 | 23 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 35 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
3,190 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 15 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 160 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 3,000 |
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