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Roundel of Albania air force
Air Forceยท ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Albania

Albanian Air Force

The Albanian Air Force operates 19 military aircraft in 2026 โ€” 19 helicopters. It ranks #136 of 162 air forces worldwide, with 4 more aircraft on order.

Active aircraft
192026
On order
+4
Helicopters
19
AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength)
1.5/ 100
Global rank: #136 / 162
The score reflects a fleet of 0 combat aircraft, 19 helicopters and 0 transports out of 19 active airframes, weighted by combat effectiveness.
How this score is calculated
Fleet Composition โ€” 2026
  • Helicopter 19 +4
ActiveOn order
Fleet Evolution
2020 โ€” 19 19 2020 2021 โ€” 19 19 2021 2022 โ€” 19 19 2022 2023 โ€” 22 22 2023 2024 โ€” 19 19 2024 2025 โ€” 19 19 2025 2026 โ€” 19 19 2026
Origin of Aircraft
Most Used Aircraft
MBB Bo 105 profile drawing MBB Bo 105 Helicopter ยท 4 active H215M / AS532 Cougar profile drawing H215M / AS532 Cougar Helicopter ยท 4 active 206 JetRanger profile drawing 206 JetRanger Helicopter ยท 3 active UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" profile drawing UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter ยท 3 active UH-60 Black Hawk profile drawing UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter ยท 2 active H145M / EC645 profile drawing H145M / EC645 Helicopter ยท 2 active

Full inventory in 2026

7 aircraft types

Albanian Air Force

Aircraft Origin Model year Active ฮ” YoY Ordered
Helicopter
BO105 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany 1970 4 โ€” โ€”
H215M/AS532 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 		1978 4 โ€” โ€”
Bell 206 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 1967 3 โ€” โ€”
Bell 205 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 1959 3 โ€” โ€”
S-70/UH-60A ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 1979 2 โ€” +4
H145 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 2002 2 โ€” โ€”
AW109 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 		1976 1 โ€” โ€”
ActiveOn order

Overview

The Albania Air Force, officially known as the Forca Ajrore e Republikรซs sรซ Shqipรซrisรซ (FARSh), is the aerial warfare branch of the Albanian Armed Forces. Established on April 24, 1951, it is responsible for defending Albanian airspace and supporting ground forces during military operations. The Air Force operates under the Ministry of Defense and has its headquarters in Tirana. The primary mission of the Albania Air Force is to maintain the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Albania. It achieves this through a fleet of aircraft, which includes fighter jets, attack helicopters, transport planes, and surveillance drones. The Air Force has undergone several modernization efforts over the years to enhance its capabilities and effectiveness. Additionally, it participates in joint military exercises and collaborations with NATO and other allied nations for improved interoperability. The Albania Air Force plays a crucial role in ensuring the nation's security and contributes to regional stability.

Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), official air force and government publications and dated press reports; the update journal below lists the sources of each pass. Last updated on 8 September 2026. Suggest a change

Frequently Asked Questions

How many aircraft does Albania have?
Albania Air Force operates 19 active military aircraft as of the current year. Additionally, 4 aircraft are currently on order.
How does Albania's air force rank globally?
Albania Air Force ranks #136 out of 162 air forces worldwide based on the AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength), which measures overall air power capability considering fleet size and combat effectiveness.
How many military helicopters does Albania have?
Albania Air Force operates 19 military helicopters, including attack, transport, and utility rotorcraft used for various combat and support missions.
What is the AIRS Index score of Albania?
Albania has an AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) score of 1.5 out of 100. This composite score weights every active airframe by category and by generation tier (strategic bombers highest, then combat aircraft, helicopters and transports), scales the combat fleet by its enablers โ€” tankers and airborne early warning โ€” and its stand-off armament, and applies a budget-based availability proxy to the whole force.
Where does Albania get its military aircraft from?
Albania sources its military aircraft primarily from Germany, United States, and France. The fleet composition reflects both domestic production capabilities and international defense partnerships.
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Latest Data Updates
  1. SEP 82026 Updated Logged 1 delivery from 2024
  2. MAR 142026 Updated 7 aircraft types added