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Saudi ArabiaAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Saudi Arabia.
Total Aircraft Fleet
897
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
364
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
244
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
240
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
897 Active AirframesCombat: 41% (364)Rotary: 27% (244)Transport: 6% (50)Trainers: 21% (190)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Saudi Arabia.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 F-15SA EagleVar: F-15SA | Advanced Strike Fighter | Boeing | Gen4+ | 230 | Active |
 Eurofighter TyphoonVar: Tranche 2/3 | Multirole Fighter | BAE Systems | Gen4.5 | 72 | Active |
 AH-64 ApacheVar: AH-64E Guardian | Attack Helicopter | Boeing | Gen4 | 48 | Active |
 UH-60 Black HawkVar: UH-60M | Utility Helicopter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4 | 80 | Active |
 Wing Loong IIVar: Wing Loong II | UCAV Strike Drone | Chengdu Aerospace | Gen4 | 50 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
364 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 70 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 294 |
| 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)
244 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 47 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 140 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 57 |
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 | 40 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 190 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
15,740 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 130 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 480 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 15,000 |
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