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PKAsiaGMR Power Index: 36.24$10.8B Budget
PakistanAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Pakistan.
Total Aircraft Fleet
1,413
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
583
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
336
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
500
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
1,413 Active AirframesCombat: 41% (583)Rotary: 24% (336)Transport: 1% (20)Trainers: 34% (480)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Pakistan.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JF-17 ThunderVar: Block 3 | Multirole Fighter | PAC Kamra | Gen4+ | 150 | Active |
 F-16 Fighting FalconVar: Block 52+ | Multirole Fighter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4 | 75 | Active |
 J-10CVar: J-10CE | Multirole Fighter | Chengdu Aerospace | Gen4.5 | 20 | Active |
 Z-10 Attack HelicopterVar: Z-10ME | Attack Helicopter | Changhe Aircraft | Gen4 | 10 | Active |
 Wing Loong IIVar: Burraq | MALE Strike Drone | Chengdu Aerospace | Gen4 | 30 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
580 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 45 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 535 |
| 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)
336 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 65 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 210 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 61 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
500 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 | 18 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 480 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
14,620 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 | 380 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 14,000 |
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