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VietnamAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Vietnam.
Total Aircraft Fleet
293
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
80
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
148
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
70
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
293 Active AirframesCombat: 27% (80)Rotary: 51% (148)Transport: 10% (30)Trainers: 14% (40)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Vietnam.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Su-30 FlankerVar: Su-30MK2 | Multirole Strike Fighter | Sukhoi | Gen4 | 35 | Active |
 Su-27 FlankerVar: Su-27SK/UBK | Air Superiority Fighter | Sukhoi | Gen4 | 11 | Active |
 Su-22 FencerVar: Su-22M4 | Strike Fighter | Sukhoi | Gen3 | 34 | Active |
 Mi-17 HipVar: Mi-17-1V | Transport Helicopter | Mil Moscow | Gen3+ | 80 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
75 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 35 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 40 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 30 |
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)
148 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 25 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 95 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 28 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
70 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 0 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 30 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 40 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
7,320 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 40 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 240 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 7,000 |
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