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An F-16 Fighting Falcon of the United States Air Force in flight

The United States Armed Forces uses a wide variety of military aircraft across the respective aviation arms of its various service branches. The numbers of specific aircraft listed in the following entries are estimates from published sources and may not be exhaustive.

For aircraft no longer in service, see the list of military aircraft of the United States.

Air Force

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See also: United States Air Force § Aircraft inventory
Aircraft Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced/IOC Inventory Notes
A-10C Thunderbolt II Fairchild Republic USA Jet CAS / Attack Manned 2007 (A-10C)[1] 261[2] The Air Force is seeking to divest 56 A-10s in FY2025.[3]
A-29C Super Tucano Sierra Nevada Corporation[4] Brazil Propeller CAS / Attack Manned 3[2] Operated by Air Force Special Operations Command. Delivered in 2021. Transferred to the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in 2024.[4][5]
AC-130J Ghostrider Lockheed USA Propeller CAS / Attack Manned 2017 (AC-130J)[6] 31[7] Final aircraft delivered in 2022.[7]
B-1B Lancer Rockwell International USA Jet Bomber Manned 1986[8] 45[2] Long-range conventional bomber. Employs variable-sweep wing design. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032.[8] 9 to be divested in FY2027.[9]
B-2A Spirit Northrop Grumman USA Jet Bomber Manned 1997[8] 19[2] Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032.[8] One aircraft to be divested in FY2025.[10]
B-21 Raider Northrop Grumman USA Jet Bomber Optionally piloted[11] 1[2] Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. The first B-21 test aircraft made its maiden flight in November 2023.[12] To replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer around 2032.[11]
B-52H Stratofortress Boeing USA Jet Bomber Manned 1961 (B-52H)[11] 76[13] Currently undergoing re-engining. Expected to serve into the 2050s.[11]
C-5M Super Galaxy Lockheed USA Jet Strategic airlifter Manned 2014 (C-5M)[14] 52[2]
C-12C/D/F/J Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Transport Manned c. 1974[14] 29[2]
C-130H Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Tactical airlifter Manned c. 1974[15] 126[2] The C-130J is replacing the C-130H on a one-for-one basis. The Air Force has Congressionally mandated floor of 271 C-130 aircraft. 6 to be divested in FY2025.[16]
C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Tactical airlifter Manned 2006[15] 151[2]
C-146A Wolfhound[17] Fairchild-Dornier Germany Propeller Transport Manned c. 2011[6] 20[18] Delivered 2011–2017.[6] Flown with the 524th Special Operations Squadron[19]
C-147A De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Transport Manned For the U.S. Army Parachute Team[20]
C-17A Globemaster III McDonnell Douglas/Boeing USA Jet Strategic airlifter Manned 1995[21] 222[2] These were produced by McDonnell-Douglas prior to the merger with Boeing.
C-21A Learjet 35 Learjet USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1984[21] 19[2]
C-32A/B Air Force Two Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1998[22] 4/2[2]
C-37A/B Gulfstream V Gulfstream USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1998[22] 9/7[2] VIP transport. 16 planned.[23]
C-40B/C Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 2003[22] 4/7[2]
CN-235 CASA Spain Propeller Reconnaissance Manned 1988 5[18] Flown with the 427th Special Operations Squadron
CV-22B Osprey Bell, Boeing USA Tiltrotor CSAR / transport Manned 2006[24] 52[2] 2 on order.[25] Two aging CV-22Bs will be divested in FY2025 and be replaced with new aircraft.[26]
E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS) Boeing USA Jet AWACS Manned 1977; 2014 (Block 40/45)[27] 15[2] To be replaced by the E-7 Wedgetail[28]
E-4B (NAOC) Boeing USA Jet Command and control Manned 1978 (E-4B)[29] 4[2] Assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group. To be replaced by the Survivable Airborne Operations Center.[30]
E-9A Widget De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Surveillance Manned 1988[29] 2[2] Military surveillance version of the DHC-8-100, used for missile range control
E-11A (BACN)[31] Northrop Grumman USA / Canada Jet Command and control / BACN Manned c. 2011[32] 5[2] 2 aircraft to be divested in FY2025.[33] Nine planned.[34]
EA-37B Compass Call Gulfstream USA Jet Radar jamming / PSYOP Manned 2026[34] 1[35] 2 ordered[25] Replacement for EC-130H Compass Call.[35] 10 planned.[34]
EC-130H Compass Call Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Radar jamming / PSYOP Manned 1983; Block 35, 2011[36] 5[35] To be replaced by EA-37B Compass Call in FY2025.[37][35]
EC-130J & Super-J Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Radar jamming / PSYOP Manned 2004[24] 5[2] All Commando Solos retired. Super-Js to be replaced by MC-130s.[24]
F-117 Nighthawk Lockheed USA Jet Aggressor aircraft/research and development Manned 1983[4] 4[18] Although officially retired in 2008, the aircraft has been involved in various exercises beginning around 2020.[4] The Air Force possesses 45 F-117s, some in flyable condition, As of 2023. The Air Force plans to operate the type through 2034.[38]
F-15C/D Eagle McDonnell Douglas USA Jet Air superiority Manned 1979 (F-15C/D)[39] 149[40] 12 D variants[2] are used for training. The Air Force is seeking to divest 65 F-15s in FY2025.[41]
F-15E Strike Eagle McDonnell Douglas/Boeing USA Jet Multirole, primarily strike Manned 1989[39] 218[42] The Air Force is seeking to divest 26 F-15Es with -220 engines in FY2025.[41]
F-15EX Eagle II McDonnell Douglas/Boeing USA Jet Multirole, primarily strike Manned 2024 (planned)[43] 8[44] F-15C/D Eagle replacement.[45] 104 planned.[46]
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon General Dynamics USA Jet Multirole Manned 1981 (Block 25-32); 1989 (Block 40/42); 1994 (Block 50/52)[47] 762[2] The Air Force is seeking to divest 11 older F-16C/Ds in FY2025.[48]
F-22A Raptor Lockheed Martin USA Jet Air superiority Manned 2005[49] 183[2] Stealth capable aircraft. To be replaced by NGAD. The Air Force is seeking to divest 32 Block 20 F-22s in FY2025.[50]
F-35A Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Multirole Manned 2016[49] 302[2] 7 on order[25] 1,763 planned.[51]
HC-130J Combat King II Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Search and rescue Manned 2013[52] 39[2]
HH-60G/U Pave Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter CSAR Manned 1982[53] 64[2] To be replaced by the HH-60W Jolly Green II.The Air Force is seeking to divest 12 HH-60G in FY2025.[54]
HH-60W Jolly Green II Sikorsky USA Helicopter CSAR Manned 2022[53] 32[2] To replace the HH-60G/U Pave Hawk. 85 planned.[55]
KC-135R/T Stratotanker Boeing USA Jet Aerial refueling Manned 1957[14] 376[2] The Air Force is seeking to divest 16 KC-135R/T in FY2025.[56]
KC-46A Pegasus Boeing USA Jet Aerial refueling Manned FY24 (planned)[57] 77[58] 179 planned.[34]
LC-130H Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo aircraft Manned c. 1984[59] 10[60] Assigned to 109th Airlift Wing
MC-12W Liberty Beechcraft USA Propeller Multi-mission/Special Operations Manned 2009[24] 36[18] USSOCOM and Air National Guard. To be replaced in USSOCOM by OA-1K Sky Warden[24]
MC-130J Commando II Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Multi-mission/Special Operations Manned 2012[61] 57[2] 64 planned.[62]
MH-139A Grey Wolf AgustaWestland Helicopter Utility Manned 2023 (planned)[63] 7 6 test aircraft and 1 production aircraft have been delivered. 20 on order. 42 planned.[64]
MQ-1B Predator General Atomics USA Propeller Multi-mission Unmanned 1[2]
MQ-9A Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Multi-mission[65] Unmanned 2007, 2015 (ER)[66] 102[2]
BQM-167 Skeeter Composite Engineering Jet Target drone Unmanned 2008[66] 37[66] Subscale aerial target. 800+ planned.[67]
P-9A Pale Ale Bombardier Canada Propeller Maritime patrol Manned 4[2] Government-owned contractor-operated fleet tasked with monitoring drug trafficking.[36]
QF-16A/C Boeing USA Jet Target drone[68] Optionally piloted[68] 2016[68] 73[2] Conversion of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to full-scale aerial target. Final deliveries will take place 2024–2025.[68] 126 planned.[69]
RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint Boeing USA Jet Reconnaissance / ELINT / surveillance Manned 1972 25[2]
RQ-170 Sentinel Lockheed Martin USA Jet Multi-Mission Unmanned 2007[citation needed]
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Patrol Unmanned 2008
RQ-4B Global Hawk Northrop Grumman USA Jet ISTAR Unmanned 2011 (Block 30), 2016 (Block 40)[66] 9[70]
Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft DZYNE Technologies USA Propeller Surveillance Unmanned c. 2024
T-1A Jayhawk Raytheon USA Jet Trainer Manned 1993[63] 127[2] Multi-engine trainer. The Air Force is seeking to divest 22 T-1s in FY2025.[71]
T-38A/C/AT-38B Talon Northrop USA Jet Trainer Manned 1961[72] 495[2] To be replaced by the T-7A. The Air Force is seeking to divest 17 T-38A/Cs in FY2026.[73]
T-41D Mescalero Cessna USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1964 4[2]
T-51A Cessna Cessna USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1957 3[2]
T-53A Kadet II Cirrus USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1995 24[2] USAFA flight training aircraft
T-6A Texan II Raytheon/Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2000[74] 442[2]
T-7 Red Hawk Boeing / Saab USA Jet Trainer Manned 2028 (planned)[74] 2[75] Replacement for the T-38 Talon. The first five test aircraft will be production representative. 351 planned.[76]
TC-135S/W Boeing USA Jet Trainer Manned 1961 3[2]
TG-15A Glider Trainer Manned 2[2]
TG-15B Glider Trainer Manned 3[2]
TG-16A Glider Trainer Manned 19[2]
TG-17A Glider Trainer Manned 1[2] MDM MDM-1 Fox donated to the 94th Flying Training Squadron.[77]
TH-1H Iroquois Bell USA Helicopter Trainer Manned c. 2009[63] 28[2] Light lift training helicopter[63] To be replaced by the MH-139A.[78]
TU-2S Dragon Lady Lockheed USA Jet Conversion trainer Manned 4[2] The Air Force is seeking to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.[79]
U-2S Dragon Lady Lockheed USA Jet Reconnaissance Manned c. 1981 (U-2R)[80] 27[79] The Air Force plans to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.[79]
U-28A Draco/PC-12 Pilatus Switzerland Propeller Utility Manned 1991 30 U-28A/5 PC-12[27] PC-12 used for training. Used by SOCOM for reconnaissance. To be replaced in SOCOM by the OA-1K Sky Warden.[81]
UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational

Support Airlift

Bell USA Helicopter Utility Manned 1970[63] 63[2] Light lift helicopter. To be replaced by the MH-139 Grey Wolf.[63] The Air Force is seeking to divest 5 UH-1N and UH-1N OSA in FY2026.[82]
UV-18B Twin Otter De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Utility Manned 1988 3[2] USAFA parachute training aircraft
VC-25A Air Force One Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1990[59] 2[2] Presidential Transport, operated by 89th Airlift Wing[83] To be replaced by the VC-25B. The Air Force is seeking to divest the VC-25A in FY2028.[84]
WC-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Weather reconnaissance Manned 2006[80] 10[2] Assigned to 403d Wing
WC-135R Constant Phoenix Boeing USA Jet Atmospheric research Manned 2022 (WC-135R)[52] 3[2]
X-62 VISTA General Dynamics USA Jet In-flight simulator[72] Optionally piloted[85] 1992[72] 1[72] A highly modified version of the F-16D incorporating artificial intelligence used by the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[72]

Army

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See also: United States Army Aviation Branch
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced Inventory Notes
CL-650 (ARTEMIS) Bombardier Canada Jet Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Manned 2020 2[86] Modified CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N159L c/n 6159
C-12J Beechcraft USA Propeller Transport Manned 1984 3[87][25]
C-12D/R/U/V Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1972 95[25]
C-20H Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 1985 1
C-26E Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1980s 13[25]
C-27J Spartan Alenia Aeronautica USA
Italy 		Propeller Cargo aircraft Manned 2006 7[25] Former Air Force aircraft used by Army Special Operations Command for training.
C-41 Aviocar CASA Spain Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1974 5[25]
EO-5 de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Electronic Warfare,
Reconnaissance 		Manned 1975 10 3 x EO-5C,[25] 7 x RC-7. Previously designated as RC-7B
MC/RC-12 Beechcraft USA Propeller Reconnaissance Manned 1974 95[25] RC-12D, RC-12H and RC-12K
UC-35 Cessna USA Jet Utility aircraft Manned 1987 27 20 x UC-35A, 7 x UC-35B
C-37 Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 1997 3 1 x C-37B (G550)(04-1778),
2 x C-37A (G500)(02-1863, 05–1944)
RO-6A de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Patrol Manned 1983 9[25] Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
UV-18C de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1965 3 Used for the Golden Knights Gold Team
AH/MH-6M Little Bird MD Helicopter USA Helicopter Attack Manned 1980 47[25]
AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian Boeing USA Helicopter Attack Manned 1986 824[25] 15 on order.[25]
CH-47D/F Chinook Boeing USA Helicopter Transport Manned 1962 510 (figure includes MH-47G)[25] 30 on order (figure includes MH47G)[25]
EH-60A Black Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Electronic-warfare Manned 1979 64
MH-47 Chinook Boeing USA Helicopter Multi-mission Manned 1962 61 11 x MH-47D, 23 x MH-47E, 27 x MH-47G[citation needed]
MH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Multi-mission Manned 1979 58 23 x MH-60K, 35 x MH-60L
Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Russia Helicopter Manned 10
Mil Mi-24 Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Russia Helicopter Manned 1
T-6D Texan II USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2015[88] 4[18]
UH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Utility Manned 1979 1,443 751 x UH-60A, 592 x UH-60L, 100 x UH-60M. 1227 UH-60M planned.[89] UH-60A and UH-60L models being upgraded and converted UH-60V. To be replaced by Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
UH-72A/B Lakota Eurocopter USA
Germany 		Helicopter Utility Manned 2007 478[25] 30 on order.[25]
MQ-1C Gray Eagle General Atomics USA Propeller Unmanned 2009 75[90] 133 planned[91]
Prioria Robotics Maveric Prioria Robotics USA Propeller Unmanned 2008 36[citation needed]
CQ-10 Snowgoose MMIST Canada Propeller Transport Unmanned 2005 15 49 planned. Parafoil and autogyro variants.
RQ-11 Raven AeroVironment USA Propeller Unmanned 2003
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Patrol Unmanned 2008
Black Hornet Nano Prox Dynamics AS USA Propeller Surveillance Unmanned Unmanned pocket-sized drone[92]

Coast Guard

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See also: United States Coast Guard § Aircraft
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced Inventory Notes
HC-27J Spartan Alenia Aeronautica USA
Italy 		Propeller Search and rescue Manned 2006 14 Former Air Force aircraft, acquired in return for the release of seven HC-130H aircraft to the United States Forest Service for use as aerial tankers.
C-37A Gulfstream USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1997 1 VIP transport for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.
C-37B Gulfstream USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1997 1 VIP transport for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.
HC-130H Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Search and rescue Manned 1959 14 Most have been removed from service and are being replaced by HC-130J aircraft. Seven were turned over to the United States Forest Service to be converted to aerial firefighting tankers.
HC-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Search and rescue Manned 1959 12 More on order, currently[when?] being manufactured to replace HC-130H.
HC-144A Ocean Sentry Airbus USA
Spain 		Propeller Search and rescue Manned 2009 15
HC-144B Minotaur Airbus USA
Spain 		Propeller Search and rescue Manned 2009 3 Minotaur upgrade of HC-144A aircraft includes advanced navigation and search and rescue equipment.
MH-60T Jayhawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Manned 1990 42 Will remain in service until 2040s
MH-65D Dolphin Eurocopter USA
France 		Helicopter Short Range Recovery (SRR) Manned 1985 95
MH-65E Dolphin Eurocopter USA
France 		Helicopter Short Range Recovery (SRR) Manned 1985 3 Upgraded version of MH-65D with advanced avionics and search and rescue equipment
  • "In service" sources:[93]

Marine Corps

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See also: United States Marine Corps § Aircraft
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Total Notes
C-20G Gulfstream USA Jet Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1985 1[18] Will be upgraded to C-20 ER
C-40A Clipper Boeing USA Jet Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 2023[94] 2[95] 2
F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet McDonnell Douglas USA Jet Carrier-based Fighter Manned 1985 186[25] Scheduled to be replaced by F-35B/C Lightning II
F-35B/C Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Carrier-based Fighter Manned 2015 145[25] F-35C carrier variant and F-35B V/STOL variants. Planned total of 353 F-35Bs and 67 F-35Cs (CTOL) to replace various aircraft.[96]
F-5F/N Tiger II Northrop USA Jet Aggressor Manned 1959 12[18] Scheduled to maintain service till 2026.
KC-130J Super Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Aerial refueling Manned 1962 69[18]
UC-12W Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 1974 8 8 Planned to replace the UC-12F/M Huron and UC-35D[97]
UC-12M Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 1974 2 2 Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2026[97]
UC-12F Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 1974 4 4 Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2032[97]
UC-35D Citation Cessna USA Jet Utility Manned 2001[98] 10[98] 10 Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2030[97]
AH-1Z Viper Bell USA Helicopter Attack Manned 2010 176[18] The Marine Corps plans to divest 10 AH-1Z in FY2025.[99]
CH-53E Super Stallion Sikorsky USA Helicopter Cargo/Transport Manned 1981 96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training 135[18] To be replaced by CH-53K King Stallion[100]
CH-53K King Stallion Sikorsky USA Helicopter Cargo/Transport Manned 2022 9 11[18] 191 planned in total
UH-1Y Venom Bell USA Helicopter Utility Manned 2008 122 127[18]
VH-3D Sea King Sikorsky USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport Manned 1961 11 To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A. 2 to be divested in FY2025.[101]
VH-60N Whitehawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport Manned 1979 8 To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A
VH-92 Patriot Sikorsky Aircraft USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport[102] Manned 2024 23
AV-8B/+ Harrier II McDonnell Douglas US / UK Jet Attack/Trainer Manned 1985 87, 12 TAV-8B[25] VTOL. To be replaced by F-35B[103] The Marine Corps plans to divest 4 AV-8Bs in FY2025.[99]
MV-22B Osprey Bell Boeing USA Tiltrotor Multi-mission Manned 2007 236 288[18] VTOL. 13 on order.[18]
K-MAX Kaman USA Helicopter Cargo and transport Unmanned 1991 1 Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type.
MQ-27 Boeing USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned 2005
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned 2008
RQ-21A Blackjack Boeing Insitu USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned 2014
MQ-8B Fire Scout Northrop Grumman USA Helicopter Multi-Mission Unmanned 2009 27[104]
Black Hornet Nano Prox Dynamics Norway Helicopter Unmanned 2015
MQ-9 Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned 2023 8[citation needed] Scheduled to be delivered in 2023.[105]
R80D SkyRaider Teledyne FLIR USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[106]
X2D Skydio USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[106]
T-34C Turbo Mentor USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2[18]
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See also: United States Navy § Aircraft
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Total Notes
C-130T Hercules Lockheed USA Propeller Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1956 17[25]
C-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1[25]
UC-12 Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1974 13[25][25]
C-2A Greyhound Grumman USA Propeller Carrier-based Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1966 26[25] To be replaced by 44 CMV-22[107]
C-20 Gulfstream USA Jet Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1985 2[25] C-20G
C-26D Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1980s 5[25]
C-37 Gulfstream USA Jet Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 1997 4 1 x C-37A
C-40A Clipper Boeing USA Jet Cargo/Transport aircraft Manned 2001 17[25]
E-2C/D Hawkeye Northrop Grumman USA Propeller Carrier-based Airborne Command and Control aircraft Manned 1963 83[25] 15 on order[25]
E-6B Mercury Boeing USA Jet TACAMO Manned 1989 16[25]
EA-18G Growler Boeing USA Jet Carrier-based Electronic-warfare aircraft Manned 2009 153[25]
EP-3E ARIES II Lockheed USA Propeller Electronic-warfare aircraft Manned 1950s 9[25] EP-3E signals reconnaissance aircraft are being replaced by the MQ-4 Triton. EP-3 divestment will be complete by FY2025.[100]
F-5F/N Tiger II Northrop USA Jet Aggressor Manned 1962 31[25] F-5F, F-5N. Used for adversary training[108]
F-16 Fighting Falcon General Dynamics USA Jet Aggressor Manned 1978 22[25] Used for adversary training.[109]
F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet McDonnell Douglas USA Jet Carrier-based Fighter Manned 43[25] For training.[25]
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing USA Jet Carrier-based Fighter Manned 1999 549[25] 76 on order[25] The Navy plans to divest 5 F/A-18F variants in FY2025.[99]
F-35C Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Carrier-based Fighter aircraft Manned 2015 45[25] 260 planned[110]
KC-130T Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Aerial Refueling Manned 1962 11[25]
MQ-4C Triton Northrop Grumman USA Jet Unmanned aerial vehicle Unmanned 2018 2[111] 68 Planned
P-8A Poseidon Boeing USA Jet Anti-Submarine-warfare aircraft Manned 2013 118[25] 10 on order[25]
T-6 Texan II Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer aircraft Manned 2001 294[25] 29 on order.[25]
T-44C Pegasus Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer aircraft Manned 1964 57 T-44s are being replaced by the T-54A. The Navy plans to divest 10 T-44s in FY2025.[101]
T-45C Goshawk McDonnell Douglas UK/USA Jet Carrier-based Trainer aircraft Manned 1991 189[25]
T-54A Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2024 2 Used to train aviators flying the P-8, C-130, E-6, E-2, CMV-22, and MV-22. First delivered in 2024. Up to 64 planned.[112]
UC-35D Cessna USA Jet Utility aircraft Manned 1972 1
CV/MV-22 Osprey Bell Boeing USA Tiltrotor Multi-mission Manned 2007 19[25] 34 on order.[25]
MH-53E Sea Dragon Sikorsky USA Helicopter Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board delivery Manned 1981 26[25] Operational employment is planned to end in FY2024, with final squadron retirement by the end of FY 2025. [100]
MH-60 Seahawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Anti-submarine warfare helicopter
Multi-mission 		Manned 1984 508
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger Bell USA Helicopter Trainer Manned 1984 113[25] To be replaced by the AgustaWestland TH-73A Thrasher
TH-73A Thrasher Leonardo Helicopter USA Helicopter Trainer Manned 59[25] 71 on order[25]
ScanEagle Boeing USA Propeller Unmanned 2005
RQ-21A Blackjack Boeing Insitu USA Propeller Unmanned 2014
MQ-8C Fire Scout Northrop Grumman USA Helicopter Patrol Unmanned 2009 10[113] As of May 2024, the Navy will end operational employment of the MQ-8C at the end of FY2024. Sundown will follow at the end of FY2026.[114]

Space Force

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Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Total Notes
X-37B Boeing USA Rocket Spaceplane Unmanned 2010 (first space flight) 2[115] Seven launches since program began.[116]

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