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 aircrafts | 246 as of 2025 |
Aircrafts on order | 38 |
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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 | |
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🇺🇸 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 | |
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142 | |
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79 | |
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14 | |
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11 |
Full inventory in 2025
Royal Jordanian Air Force
Aircraft Type | Model | Origin Country | Model Year | Active | 𝚫 YoY | Ordered | |
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F-16A/V | 🇺🇸 | 1979 | 44 | 0 |
12 |
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F-16B | 🇺🇸 | 1979 | 15 | 0 |
0 |
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AT-802 | 🇺🇸 | 1991 | 10 | 0 |
0 |
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Cessna 208 | 🇺🇸 | 1984 | 10 | +2 |
0 |
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AH-1E/F | 🇺🇸 | 1967 | 44 | +1 |
0 |
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UH-1H | 🇺🇸 | 1959 | 36 | 0 |
0 |
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S-70/UH-60A/L/M | 🇺🇸 | 1979 | 31 | 0 |
2 |
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Bell 505 | 🇺🇸 | 2017 | 10 | +5 |
0 |
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H215M/AS332 | 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 | 1978 | 10 | 0 |
0 |
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H135/EC635 | 🇫🇷 | 1996 | 7 | 0 |
0 |
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Mi-26 | 🇨🇳 | 1983 | 4 | 0 |
0 |
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AH-6i | 🇺🇸 | 1980 | 0 | 0 |
24 |
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C-130H | 🇺🇸 | 1956 | 7 | 0 |
0 |
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C295 | 🇪🇸 🇮🇩 | 2001 | 2 | +1 |
0 |
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Il-76 | 🇨🇳 | 1974 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
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M28 | 🇺🇦 | 1986 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
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G120TP | 🇩🇪 | 1999 | 14 | 0 |
0 |