List of active United States military aircraft

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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.

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

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

Air Force

See also: United States Air Force § Aircraft inventory

Aircraft are listed in the table below alphabetically by the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system "Basic Mission" or "Vehicle Type" code (ignoring preceding "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" codes), then serially by "Design number", then alphabetically by "Series letter" and lastly alphabetically by "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" code when applicable. Aircraft without a 1962 Tri-Service designation system designation are listed alphabetically at the end of the table.

More information Aircraft, Manufacturer ...
Aircraft Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced/IOC Inventory Notes
OA-1K Skyraider II L3Harris USA Propeller CAS / Attack Manned 2025 8 SOF support
A-10C Thunderbolt II Fairchild Republic USA Jet CAS / Attack Manned 2007 (A-10C)[1] 162[2] The Air Force is seeking to retire all A-10s in FY2026.[2]
A-29C Super Tucano Sierra Nevada Corporation[3] Brazil Propeller Research and development Manned 2003 3[4] Delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command in 2021. Transferred to the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in 2024.[3][5]
EA-37B Compass Call Gulfstream USA Jet Radar jamming / PSYOP Manned 2026[6] 1[7] 2 ordered[8] Replacement for EC-130H Compass Call.[7] 10 planned.[6]
B-1 Lancer Rockwell International USA Jet Bomber Manned 1986[9] 45[4][10] Long-range conventional bomber. Employs variable-sweep wing design. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032.[9] The Air Force is seeking to divest one B-1 in FY2026.[2]
B-2 Spirit Northrop Grumman USA Jet Bomber Manned 1997[9] 19[4] Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. To be replaced by the B-21 Raider around 2032.[9] One aircraft to be divested in FY2025.[11]
B-21 Raider Northrop Grumman USA Jet Bomber Optionally piloted[12] 3[citation needed] Stealth long-range nuclear-capable heavy bomber. The first B-21 test aircraft made its maiden flight in November 2023.[13] To replace the B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer around 2032.[12]
B-52H Stratofortress Boeing USA Jet Bomber Manned 1961 (B-52H)[12] 76[14] Currently undergoing re-engining. Expected to serve into the 2050s.[12]
C-5M Super Galaxy Lockheed USA Jet Strategic airlifter Manned 2014 (C-5M)[15] 52[4]
C-12C/D/F/J Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Transport Manned c. 1974[15] 29[4]
C-17A Globemaster III McDonnell Douglas/Boeing USA Jet Strategic airlifter Manned 1995[16] 222[4] These were produced by McDonnell-Douglas prior to the merger with Boeing.[citation needed]
C-21A Learjet 35 Learjet USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1984[16] 19[4]
VC-25A Boeing USA Jet Presidential transport Manned 1990 2
C-32A/B Air Force Two Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1998[17] 4/2[4]
C-37A/B Gulfstream V Gulfstream USA Jet VIP transport Manned 1998[17] 9/7[4] VIP transport. 16 planned.[18]
C-40B/C Boeing USA Jet VIP transport Manned 2003[17] 4/7[4]
KC-46A Pegasus Boeing USA Jet Aerial refueling Manned FY24 (planned)[19] 77[20] 179 planned.[6]
C-130H Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Tactical airlifter Manned c. 1974[21] 126[4] 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. The Air Force is seeking to divest 14 C-130Hs in FY2026.[2]
EC-130H Compass Call Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Radar jamming / PSYOP Manned 1983; Block 35, 2011[22] 5[7] The Air Force is seeking to divest 3 EC-130Hs in FY2026.[2]
LC-130H Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo aircraft Manned c. 1984[23] 10[24] Assigned to 109th Airlift Wing[citation needed]
C-130J Super Hercules/J-30 Super Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Tactical airlifter Manned 2006[21] 151[4]
AC-130J Ghostrider Lockheed Martin USA Propeller CAS / Attack Manned 2017 (AC-130J)[25] 31[26] Final aircraft delivered in 2022.[26]
HC-130J Combat King II Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Search and rescue Manned 2013[27] 39[4]
MC-130J Commando II Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Multi-mission/Special Operations Manned 2012[28] 57[4] 64 planned.[29]
WC-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Weather reconnaissance Manned 2006[30] 10[4] Assigned to 403d Wing
WC-135R Constant Phoenix Boeing USA Jet Atmospheric research Manned 2022 (WC-135R)[27] 3[4]
KC-135R/T Stratotanker Boeing USA Jet Aerial refueling Manned 1957[15] 376[4] The Air Force is seeking to divest 14 KC-135 in FY2026.[2]
TC-135S/W Boeing USA Jet Trainer Manned 1961 3[4]
RC-135S/U/V/W Cobra Ball/Combat Sent/Rivet Joint Boeing USA Jet Reconnaissance / ELINT / surveillance Manned 1972 25[4]
C-146A Wolfhound[31] Fairchild-Dornier Germany Propeller Transport Manned c. 2011[25] 20[32] Delivered 2011–2017.[25] Flown with the 524th Special Operations Squadron[33]
C-147A De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Transport Manned For the U.S. Army Parachute Team[34]
E-3B/G Sentry (AWACS) Boeing USA Jet AWACS Manned 1977; 2014 (Block 40/45)[35] 15[4] To be replaced by the E-2D Hawkeye.
E-4B (NAOC) Boeing USA Jet Command and control Manned 1978 (E-4B)[36] 4[4] Assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group. To be replaced by the Survivable Airborne Operations Center.[37]
E-9A Widget De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Surveillance Manned 1988[36] 2[4] Military surveillance version of the DHC-8-100, used for missile range control.[citation needed]
E-11A (BACN)[38] Northrop Grumman USA / Canada Jet Command and control / BACN Manned c. 2011[39] 5[4] 2 aircraft to be divested in FY2025.[40] Nine planned.[6]
F-15C/D Eagle McDonnell Douglas USA Jet Air superiority Manned 1979 (F-15C/D)[41] 108[4] F-15C retired from active service in 2025.[42] 12 D variants[4] are used for training. The Air Force is seeking to divest 13 F-15C and Ds s in FY2026.[2]
F-15E Strike Eagle McDonnell Douglas/Boeing USA Jet Multirole, primarily strike Manned 1989[41] 218[4] The Air Force is seeking to divest 21 F-15Es FY2026.[2]
F-15EX Eagle II Boeing USA Jet Multirole, primarily strike Manned 2024 (planned)[43] 8[4][44] F-15C/D Eagle replacement.[45] 267 planned.[46]
QF-16A/C Boeing USA Jet Target drone[47] Optionally piloted[47] 2016[47] 73[4] Conversion of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to full-scale aerial target. Final deliveries will take place 2024–2025.[47] 126 planned.[48]
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon General Dynamics USA Jet Multirole Manned 1981 (Block 25-32); 1989 (Block 40/42); 1994 (Block 50/52)[49] 762[4] The Air Force is seeking to divest 62 F-16C/Ds in FY2026.[2]
F-22A Raptor Lockheed Martin USA Jet Air superiority Manned 2005[50] 183[4] Stealth aircraft. To be succeeded by the F-47.[51][52]
F-35A Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Multirole Manned 2016[50] 302[4] 7 on order[8] 1,763 planned.[53]
F-117 Nighthawk Lockheed USA Jet Aggressor aircraft/research and development Manned 1983[3] 4[32] Although officially retired in 2008, the aircraft has been involved in various exercises beginning around 2020.[3] The Air Force possesses 45 F-117s, some in flyable condition, As of 2023. The Air Force plans to operate the type through 2034.[54]
TG-15A Glider Trainer Manned 2[4]
TG-15B Glider Trainer Manned 3[4]
TG-16A Glider Trainer Manned 19[4]
TG-17A Glider Trainer Manned 1[4] MDM MDM-1 Fox donated to the 94th Flying Training Squadron.[55]
TH-1H Iroquois Bell USA Helicopter Trainer Manned c. 2009[56] 28[4] Light lift training helicopter[56] To be replaced by the MH-139A.[57]
UH-1N Twin Huey/UH-1N Operational

Support Airlift

 Bell USA Helicopter Utility Manned 1970[56] 63[4] Light lift helicopter. To be replaced by the MH-139 Grey Wolf.[56] The Air Force is seeking to divest 4 UH-1Ns in FY2026.[2]
HH-60G/U Pave Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter CSAR Manned 1982[58] 64[4] To be replaced by the HH-60W Jolly Green II.The Air Force is seeking to divest 11 HH-60G in FY2026.[2]
HH-60W Jolly Green II Sikorsky USA Helicopter CSAR Manned 2022[58] 32[4] To replace the HH-60G/U Pave Hawk. 85 planned.[59]
MH-139A Grey Wolf AgustaWestland Helicopter Utility Manned 2023 (planned)[56] 7[citation needed] 6 test aircraft and 1 production aircraft have been delivered. 20 on order. 42 planned.[60]
P-9A Pale Ale Bombardier Canada Propeller Maritime patrol Manned 4[4] Government-owned contractor-operated fleet tasked with monitoring drug trafficking.[22]
RQ-4B Global Hawk Northrop Grumman USA Jet ISTAR Unmanned 2011 (Block 30), 2016 (Block 40)[61] 9[62]
MQ-9A Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Multi-mission[63] Unmanned 2007, 2015 (ER)[61] 102[4]
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Patrol Unmanned 2008[citation needed]
RQ-170 Sentinel Lockheed Martin USA Jet Multi-Mission Unmanned 2007[citation needed]
T-1A Jayhawk Raytheon USA Jet Trainer Manned 1993[56] 127[4] Multi-engine trainer. The Air Force is seeking to divest 35 T-1s in FY2026.[2]
T-6A Texan II Raytheon/Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2000[64] 442[4]
T-7 Red Hawk Boeing / Saab USA Jet Trainer Manned 2028 (planned)[64] 2[65] Replacement for the T-38 Talon. The first five test aircraft will be production representative. 351 planned.[66]
T-38A/C/AT-38B Talon Northrop USA Jet Trainer Manned 1961[67] 495[4] To be replaced by the T-7A. The Air Force is seeking to divest 17 T-38A/Cs in FY2026.[68]
T-41D Mescalero Cessna USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1964 4[4]
T-51A Cessna Cessna USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1957 3[4]
T-53A Kadet II Cirrus USA Propeller Basic trainer Manned 1995 24[4] USAFA flight training aircraft
U-2S Dragon Lady Lockheed USA Jet Reconnaissance Manned c. 1981 (U-2R)[30] 27[69] The Air Force plans to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.[69]
TU-2S Dragon Lady Lockheed USA Jet Conversion trainer Manned 4[4] The Air Force is seeking to divest all U-2s and TU-2s in FY2026.[69]
U-28A Draco/PC-12 Pilatus Switzerland Propeller Utility Manned 1991 30 U-28A/5 PC-12[35] PC-12 used for training. Used by SOCOM for reconnaissance. To be replaced in SOCOM by the OA-1K Sky Warden.[70]
UV-18B Twin Otter De Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Utility Manned 1988 3[4] USAFA parachute training aircraft
CV-22B Osprey Bell, Boeing USA Tiltrotor CSAR / transport Manned 2006[71] 52[4] 2 on order.[8] Two aging CV-22Bs will be divested in FY2025 and be replaced with new aircraft.[72]
X-62 VISTA General Dynamics USA Jet In-flight simulator[67] Optionally piloted[73] 1992[67] 1[67] A highly modified version of the F-16D incorporating artificial intelligence used by the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[67]
BQM-167 Skeeter Composite Engineering Jet Target drone Unmanned 2008[61] 37[61] Subscale aerial target. 800+ planned.[74]
CN-235 CASA Spain Propeller Reconnaissance Manned 1988 5[32] Flown with the 427th Special Operations Squadron
Dzyne ULTRA DZYNE Technologies USA Propeller Surveillance Unmanned c. 2024
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Army

See also: United States Army Aviation Branch

Aircraft are listed in the table below alphabetically by the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system "Basic Mission" or "Vehicle Type" code (ignoring preceding "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" codes), then serially by "Design number", then alphabetically by "Series letter" and lastly alphabetically by "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" code when applicable. Aircraft without a 1962 Tri-Service designation system designation are listed alphabetically at the end of the table.

More information Type, Manufacturer ...
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced Inventory Notes
C-12D/R/U/V Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1972 95[8]
MC/RC-12D/H/K Beechcraft USA Propeller Reconnaissance Manned 1974[citation needed] 95[8] RC-12D, RC-12H and RC-12K[citation needed]. Retired at 11 December 2025[75]
C-12J Beechcraft USA Propeller Transport Manned 1984[citation needed] 3[76][8]
C-20H Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 1985 1[citation needed]
C-26E Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1980s 13[8]
C-27J Spartan Alenia Aeronautica USA
Italy		 Propeller Cargo aircraft Manned 2006[citation needed] 7[8] Former Air Force aircraft used by Army Special Operations Command for training.[citation needed]
UC-35 Cessna USA Jet Utility aircraft Manned 1987[citation needed] 27[citation needed] 20 x UC-35A, 7 x UC-35B[citation needed]
C-37 Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 1997[citation needed] 3[citation needed] 1 x C-37B (G550)(04-1778),
2 x C-37A (G500)(02-1863, 05–1944)[citation needed]
C-41 Aviocar CASA Spain Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1974[citation needed] 5[8]
AH/MH-6M Little Bird MD Helicopter USA Helicopter Attack Manned 1980[citation needed] 47[8]
MH-47D/E/G Chinook Boeing USA Helicopter Multi-mission Manned 1962[citation needed] 61[citation needed] 11 x MH-47D, 23 x MH-47E, 27 x MH-47G[citation needed]
CH-47D/F Chinook Boeing USA Helicopter Transport Manned 1962[citation needed] 510 (figure includes MH-47G)[8] 30 on order (figure includes MH47G)[8]
EH-60A Black Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Electronic-warfare Manned[citation needed] 1979[citation needed] 64[citation needed]
UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Utility Manned 1979[citation needed] 1,443[citation needed] 751 x UH-60A, 592 x UH-60L, 100 x UH-60M. 1227 UH-60M planned.[77][dead link] UH-60A and UH-60L models being upgraded and converted UH-60V. To be replaced by Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.[citation needed]
MH-60K/L Black Hawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Multi-mission Manned 1979[citation needed] 58[citation needed] 23 x MH-60K, 35 x MH-60L[citation needed]
AH-64D/E Apache Longbow, Guardian Boeing USA Helicopter Attack Manned 1986[citation needed] 824[8] 15 on order.[8]
UH-72A/B Lakota Eurocopter USA
Germany		 Helicopter Utility Manned 2007[citation needed] 478[8] 30 on order.[8]
EO-5 de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Electronic Warfare,
Reconnaissance		 Manned 1975[citation needed] 10[citation needed] 3 x EO-5C,[8] 7 x RC-7. Previously designated as RC-7B. Retired in 2025[78][79]
MQ-1C Gray Eagle General Atomics USA Propeller Unmanned 2009[citation needed] 75[80] 133 planned[81]
CQ-10 Snowgoose MMIST Canada Propeller Transport Unmanned 2005 15 [citation needed] 49 planned. Parafoil and autogyro variants.[citation needed]
RQ-11 Raven AeroVironment USA Propeller Unmanned 2003[citation needed]
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Patrol Unmanned 2008[citation needed]
T-6D Texan II USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2015[82] 4[32]
UV-18C de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1965[citation needed] 3[citation needed] Used for the Golden Knights Gold Team[citation needed]
Black Hornet Nano Teledyne FLIR USA Propeller Surveillance Unmanned Unmanned pocket-sized drone[83]
CL-650 (ARTEMIS) Bombardier Canada Jet Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Manned 2020[citation needed] 2[84] Modified CL-650; N488CR c/n 6140, N159L c/n 6159[citation needed]
Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Russia Helicopter Manned[citation needed] 10[citation needed]
Mil Mi-24 Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Russia Helicopter Manned[citation needed] 1[citation needed]
Prioria Robotics Maveric Prioria Robotics USA Propeller Unmanned 2008[citation needed] 36[citation needed]
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Coast Guard

See also: United States Coast Guard § Aircraft

Aircraft are listed in the table below alphabetically by the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system "Basic Mission" or "Vehicle Type" code (ignoring preceding "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" codes), then serially by "Design number", then alphabetically by "Series letter".

More information Type, Manufacturer ...
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced Inventory Notes
HC-27J Spartan Alenia Aeronautica USA
Italy		 Propeller Medium Range Surveillance Manned 2014[85] 14[a] Former Air Force aircraft, 13 acquired in 2014, one in 2017[85]
C-37A Gulfstream V Gulfstream USA Jet Long Range Command & Control Manned 2002[86] 1[86] Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.[86]
C-37B Gulfstream 550 Gulfstream USA Jet Long Range Command & Control Manned 2022[86] 1[86] Long Range Command and Control aircraft (VIP transport) for high-ranking members of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard.[86]
HC-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Long Range Surveillance Manned 2003[87] 17[88] Projected inventory 22[88]
HC-144B Ocean Sentry Airbus USA
Spain		 Propeller Medium Range Surveillance Manned 2007[89] 18[b] HC-144A upgraded with Minotaur advanced navigation and search and rescue system common to HC-144B, HC-130J, HC-27J[85]
MH-60T Jayhawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Manned 1990[90] 45[90] Projected inventory up to 127 as USCG moves to an all MH-60T helicopter fleet by early 2040s[91]
MH-65E Dolphin Eurocopter USA
France		 Helicopter Short Range Recovery (SRR) Manned 1984[92] 90[92] Final MH-65D to MH-65E upgrade completed 19 August 2024[92]
MQ-9A Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned USCG to procure up to four MQ-9As using FY25 funding[93]
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Marine Corps

See also: United States Marine Corps § Aircraft

Aircraft are listed in the table below alphabetically by the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system "Basic Mission" or "Vehicle Type" code (ignoring preceding "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" codes), then serially by "Design number", then alphabetically by "Series letter" and lastly alphabetically by "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" code when applicable. Aircraft without a 1962 Tri-Service designation system designation are listed alphabetically at the end of the table

More information Type, Manufacturer ...
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Total Notes
[c]F/A-18C Hornet McDonnell Douglas USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 1983[d] 186[8] Being replaced by F-35B/C Lightning II
UC-12F Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 1986[e] 4[e] Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2032[96]
UC-12M Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 1987[e] 2[e] Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2026[96]
UC-12W Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Utility Manned 2010[e] 9[32] Planned to replace the UC-12F/M Huron and UC-35D[96]
C-20G Grey Ghost Gulfstream USA Jet Cargo/Transport Manned 1994[f] 1[32] Will be upgraded to C-20 ER[citation needed]
UC-35D Citation Cessna USA Jet Utility Manned 2001[97] 10[97] Planned to be replaced by UC-12W Huron by 2030[96]
C-40A Clipper Boeing USA Jet Cargo/Transport Manned 2023[98] 2[99]
KC-130J Super Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Aerial refueling Manned 2004[g] 69[32]
F-5F/N Tiger II Northrop USA Jet Aggressor Manned 1974[h] 12[32] Scheduled to maintain service till 2026.
F-35B Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Amphibious Assault Ship-based Strike Fighter Manned 2015[100] 112[32] F-35B V/STOL variant. Planned total of 280 F-35Bs to replace F/A-18 and AV-8B.[101]
F-35C Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 2020[102] F-35C carrier variant Planned total of 140 F-35Cs (CTOL) to replace F/A-18.[101]
UH-1Y Venom Bell USA Helicopter Utility Manned 2008[i][103] 160[103]
AH-1Z Viper Bell USA Helicopter Close air support Manned 2011[103] 189[j][103] The Marine Corps plans to divest 10 AH-1Z in FY2025.[104]
VH-3D Sea King Sikorsky USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport Manned 1974[k] 11[l] To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A. 2 to be divested in FY2025.[105]
CH-53E Super Stallion Sikorsky USA Helicopter Cargo/Transport Manned 1981[106] 133[m] 96 Active, 6 Reserve, 10 Training. To be replaced by CH-53K King Stallion[107]
CH-53K King Stallion Sikorsky USA Helicopter Cargo/Transport Manned 2022[n] 11[32] Projected inventory 200[n]
VH-60N Whitehawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport Manned 1980s[k] 6[k] To be replaced by Sikorsky VH-92A
VH-92A Patriot Sikorsky Aircraft USA Helicopter Marine One VIP Transport[108] Manned 2021[k] 23[109]
MQ-9A Reaper General Atomics USA Propeller Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned 2021[110] 20[111]
RQ-20 Puma AeroVironment USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned 2012[112]
CQ-24A
K-MAX		 Kaman USA Helicopter Technology development Unmanned 2011[113] 2[114] Helicopter with twin intermeshing rotors. UAV variant of manned type.
T-34C Turbo Mentor Beechcraft USA Propeller Miscellaneous support Manned 2[32] The T-34 was replaced by the T-6 as the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard primary trainer. A few are retained by the USN and USMC in miscellaneous support roles.
AV-8B Harrier II McDonnell Douglas US / UK Jet Close air support Manned 1971[o] 87[8] VTOL. Being replaced by F-35B. The Marine Corps plans to divest 4 AV-8Bs in FY2025.[104]
MV-22B Osprey Bell Boeing USA Tiltrotor Cargo/Transport[p] Manned 2007[p] 288[32] VTOL. 13 on order.[32]
Black Hornet Nano Teledyne FLIR Norway Helicopter Reconnaissance Unmanned 2015[115]
R80D SkyRaider Teledyne FLIR USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[116]
X2D Skydio USA Propeller Reconnaissance Unmanned Quadcopter. Part replaces the RQ-7B Shadow.[116]
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Navy

See also: United States Navy § Aircraft

Aircraft are listed in the table below alphabetically by the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system "Basic Mission" or "Vehicle Type" code (ignoring preceding "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" codes), then serially by "Design number", then alphabetically by "Series letter" and lastly alphabetically by "Modified Mission" or "Status Prefix" code when applicable. Aircraft without a 1962 Tri-Service designation system designation are listed alphabetically at the end of the table.

More information Type, Manufacturer ...
Type Manufacturer Origin Propulsion Role Control Introduced In service Total Notes
[c]F/A-18E/F Super Hornet McDonnell Douglas / Northrop Grumman / Boeing USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 1999[q] 549[8] 76 on order[8] The Navy plans to divest 5 F/A-18F variants in FY2025.[104]
EA-18G Growler Boeing USA Jet Carrier-based Electronic-warfare Manned 2008[r] 153[8]
C-2A Greyhound Grumman USA Propeller Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) Manned 1966 26[8] To be replaced by 44 CMV-22[117]
UC-12F/M Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1986[e] 13[e] [8]
RC-12M Huron Beechcraft USA Propeller NRL support Manned 1987[e] 1[e]
NC-20G Grey Ghost Gulfstream USA Jet Test Range support Manned 1994[s] 1[s] [8]
C-26A Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller USNTPS trainer Manned 1998[t] 1[t] [8]
C-26D Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1998[t] 4[t] [8]
EC-26D Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Missile Range support Manned 1998[t] 1[t] [8]
RC-26D Metroliner Fairchild USA Propeller Missile Range support Manned 1998[t] 2[t] [8]
C-37A Gulfstream V Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 2002[u] 1[u]
C-37B Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream USA Jet VIP Transport Manned 2005[u] 3[u]
NC-37B Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream USA Jet Test Range support Manned 2018[u] 1[u]
C-38A Courier Israel Aerospace Industries Israel Jet Test & Evaluation support Manned 1997[v] 2[v] [8]
C-40A Clipper Boeing USA Jet Cargo/Transport Manned 2001[w] 17[w] [8] Projected inventory 19[w]
C-130J Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 2020[g] 1[g] [8] One test and evaluation aircraft. KC-130J to replace KC-130T and C-130T beginning 2027, projected inventory 32
C-130T Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo/Transport Manned 1991[g] 16[g]
KC-130T Hercules Lockheed Martin USA Propeller Cargo/Transport & Aerial Refueling,
Test Range support		 Manned 1983[g] 16[g]
E-2C/D Hawkeye Northrop Grumman USA Propeller Carrier-based Airborne Command and Control Manned 1964[x] 83[8] 15 on order.[8] Projected E-2D inventory is 75[y]
E-6B Mercury Boeing USA Jet TACAMO Manned 1998[z] 16[8] To be replaced with E-130J[z] beginning 2028
F-5F/N Tiger II Northrop USA Jet Aggressor Manned 1974[h] 31[h] [8] Used for adversary training
F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon General Dynamics USA Jet Aggressor Manned 2002[aa] 22[8] [aa] [ab] Used for adversary training
F-35C Lightning II Lockheed Martin USA Jet Carrier-based Strike Fighter Manned 2019[118] 45[8] 260 planned[119]
MH-53E Sea Dragon Sikorsky USA Helicopter Airborne mine countermeasures and vertical on-board delivery[ac] Manned 1981 26[8] Operational employment is planned to end in FY2024, with final squadron retirement by the end of FY 2025.[107]
TH-57B/C Sea Ranger Bell USA Helicopter Test & Evaluation support Manned 1968[ad] 113[8] Replaced by the TH-73A Thrasher.[ae] The last TH-57 was withdrawn from Training Command use in 2025 with only a few aircraft retained for Test and Evaluation Squadron use.
UH-60A/L Blackhawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter USNTPS trainer Manned 1984 4[8]
MH-60R Seahawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Anti-submarine warfare,
Anti-surface warfare,
Electronic warfare[af]		 Manned 2006[af] 270[af]
MH-60S Seahawk Sikorsky USA Helicopter Vertical replenishment,
Combat Search and Rescue,
Naval Special Warfare support[ag]		 Manned 2002[ag] 256[ag]
TH-67 Creek Bell USA Helicopter USNTPS trainer Manned 1993[ah] 4[ah]
UH-72A Lakota Air Bus Germany Helicopter USNTPS trainer Manned 2009[ah] 5[ah] [8]
TH-73A Thrasher Leonardo Italy Helicopter Trainer Manned 2021[ai] 59[8] 71 on order[8]
P-3C Orion Boeing USA Propeller Test Range support Manned 1960s[aj] 4[8]
NP-3C/D Orion Boeing USA Propeller NRL support,
Test Range support		 Manned 1980s 4[8]
P-8A Poseidon Boeing USA Jet Maritime patrol Manned 2013[ak] 118[8] 10 on order[8]
MQ-4C Triton Northrop Grumman USA Jet Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance[al] Unmanned 2018[120] 20 27 Planned[citation needed]
MQ-8C Fire Scout Northrop Grumman USA Helicopter Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned 2009 10[121] 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.[122]
RQ-21A Blackjack Boeing Insitu USA Propeller Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned 2014
MQ-25A Stingray Boeing USA Jet Aerial Refueling[am] Unmanned 2025 1 Projected inventory 76
MQ-27B ScanEagle Boeing USA Propeller Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unmanned 2005
T-6A/B Texan II Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2003[an] 294[8] 29 on order.[8] The T-6A is used as the primary flight trainer for student NFOs and the T-6B for student Naval Aviators
T-34C Mentor Beechcraft USA Propeller Fleet Training and Test support Manned 1977[ao] 15[8] The T-34 was replaced by the T-6 as the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard primary trainer. A few are retained in miscellaneous support roles.
T-38 Talon Northrop USA Jet USNTPS trainer Manned 1969 10[8]
T-44C Pegasus Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 1977[ap] 56[8] T-44s are being replaced by the T-54A. The Navy plans to divest 10 T-44s in FY2025.[105]
T-45C Goshawk McDonnell Douglas UK/USA Jet Carrier-capable Trainer Manned 1997[aq] 189[8]
T-54A Marlin II Beechcraft USA Propeller Trainer Manned 2024[123] 2[123] Used to train aviators flying the C-130, C-144, C-27, E-6, E-2, P-8, V-22. First delivered in 2024. Up to 64 planned.[123] [8]
NU-1B Otter de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller USNTPS trainer Manned 1966 1[8]
U-6A Beaver de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller USNTPS glider tow Manned 2[8]
UV-18A Twin Otter de Havilland Canada Canada Propeller NRL support Manned 2019[124] 1[124]
CMV-22B Osprey Bell Boeing USA Tiltrotor Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) Manned 2021[ar] 19[8] Projected inventory 44[ar]
X-26A Frigate Glider Schweizer USA Glider USNTPS trainer Manned 1962[as] 2[as]
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X-37B Boeing USA Rocket Spaceplane Unmanned 2010 (first space flight) 2[125] Seven launches since program began.[126]
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