Every Argentine Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Argentina operates 247 aircraft across 32 distinct types as of 2026 — fighters, bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems.
Fleet size by branch3 branches
247 active airframes across 32 types
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
32 active · 18 on order
Military Helicopters
101 active · 25 on order
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Active50 BranchArmy Service entry1959
206 JetRanger
Active15 BranchArmy Service entry1967
UH-1N Twin Huey
Active13 BranchAir Force Service entry1970
MD-500
Active8 BranchAir Force Service entry1967
SA315 Alouette II
Active6 BranchAir Force +1 Service entry1957
SH-3 Sea King
Active6 BranchNavy Service entry1961
407
Active1 BranchAir Force +1 Service entry1996
H125M / AS550 Fennec
Active1 BranchNavy +1 Service entry1990
H215M / AS532 Cougar
Active1 BranchArmy Service entry1978
AW109
Active0 BranchNavy Service entry1976Transport & Tanker Aircraft
22 active
208 Caravan
Active4 BranchArmy Service entry1984
C-130 Hercules
Active3 BranchAir Force Service entry1956
C-212 Aviocar
Active3 BranchArmy Service entry1974
Commander 500
Active3 BranchAir Force Service entry1952
ERJ 135
Active3 BranchAir Force Service entry1997
DHC-6 Twin Otter
Active2 BranchArmy Service entry1966
Learjet 35
Active2 BranchAir Force Service entry1973
500 Citation I
Active1 BranchArmy Service entry1971
PC-6 Porter
Active1 BranchNavy Service entry1960Special Mission Aircraft
22 active · 4 on order
Trainers
70 active · 4 on order
IA-63 Pampa
Active27 BranchAir Force Service entry1988
EMB 312 Tucano
Active12 BranchAir Force Service entry1983
T-6 Texan II
Active12 BranchAir Force Service entry2001
T-34 Mentor
Active10 BranchNavy Service entry1953
Grob G-120
Active8 BranchAir Force Service entry1999
Beechcraft Baron
Active1 BranchArmy Service entry1961Other National Fleets
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft does the Argentina military operate in 2026?
Argentina operates 247 aircraft across 32 distinct types as of 2026, split between 3 service branches.
Which Argentina service branch has the most aircraft?
The Argentinian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 137 active airframes across 17 types.
What is the most numerous Argentina military aircraft?
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is the single most numerous airframe in Argentina's inventory, with 50 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded.