Royal Jordanian Air Force

Key facts

Official Name Royal Jordanian Air Force
Local Name سلاح الجو الملكي الأردني (Silāḥ al-Jaw al-Malakī al-’Urdunī)
Country🇯🇴 Jordan
World rank#40
Active aircrafts246 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order38
Roundel

Roundel of Jordan air force

Overview

The Jordan Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Jordanian Armed Forces. Established in 1955, it has since played a crucial role in safeguarding Jordan's national security. The Air Force primarily operates fighter aircraft, such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Mirage F1, which are utilized for air defense and ground attack missions. Additionally, the Air Force incorporates transport planes, including the C-130 Hercules and the C295, for logistical support and airlift capabilities. Helicopter units, consisting of various models such as the AH-1 Cobra and the UH-60 Black Hawk, are also part of the Air Force's inventory. Throughout its history, the Jordan Air Force has engaged in several conflicts and participated in international peacekeeping operations. It has been committed to enhancing its capabilities through training and acquisitions, strengthening its position as a key regional air force. The Air Force stands ready to defend Jordan's territorial integrity and contribute to regional stability.

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
🇺🇸 United States 207
🇩🇪 Germany 24
🇫🇷 France 17
🇨🇳 Ex-USSR 5
🇪🇸 Spain 2
🇮🇩 Indonesia 2
🇺🇦 Ukraine 1

Evolution of Jordanian Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Helicopter Helicopter 142
Combat Combat 79
Training Training 14
Transport Transport 11

Full inventory in 2025

Royal Jordanian Air Force

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active 𝚫 YoY Ordered
CombatCombat F-16A/V 🇺🇸 1979 44
0
12
CombatCombat F-16B 🇺🇸 1979 15
0
0
CombatCombat AT-802 🇺🇸 1991 10
0
0
CombatCombat Cessna 208 🇺🇸 1984 10
+2
0
HelicopterHelicopter AH-1E/F 🇺🇸 1967 44
+1
0
HelicopterHelicopter UH-1H 🇺🇸 1959 36
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter S-70/UH-60A/L/M 🇺🇸 1979 31
0
2
HelicopterHelicopter Bell 505 🇺🇸 2017 10
+5
0
HelicopterHelicopter H215M/AS332 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 1978 10
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter H135/EC635 🇫🇷 1996 7
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter Mi-26 🇨🇳 1983 4
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter AH-6i 🇺🇸 1980 0
0
24
TransportTransport C-130H 🇺🇸 1956 7
0
0
TransportTransport C295 🇪🇸 🇮🇩 2001 2
+1
0
TransportTransport Il-76 🇨🇳 1974 1
0
0
TransportTransport M28 🇺🇦 1986 1
0
0
TrainingTraining G120TP 🇩🇪 1999 14
0
0
Various public data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.