Argentine Fighter Jets & Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Argentina has 12 fighter and attack jets in service across 1 types as of 2026, within a fleet of 250 military aircraft and 35 types: bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems, all listed below.
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
12 active · 12 on order
| Combat share of the fleet | 5% (12 of 250) |
| Median fighter design entry | 1978 |
| Cold War designs | 1 of 1 fighter types |
| Oldest design | F-16 Fighting Falcon 1978 |
| Newest design | F-16 Fighting Falcon 1978 |
Military Helicopters
107 active · 4 on order
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Active50 BranchArmy Service entry1959
UH-1N Twin Huey
Active13 BranchAir Force Service entry1970
206 JetRanger
Active12 BranchArmy Service entry1967
MD-500
Active8 BranchAir Force Service entry1967
SA 315B Lama
Active7 BranchAir Force +1 Service entry1971
Bell 407
Active6 BranchAir Force +1 Service entry1996
SH-3 Sea King
Active6 BranchNavy Service entry1961
S-76 Spirit
Active2 BranchAir Force Service entry1979
H125M / AS550 Fennec
Active1 BranchNavy Service entry1990
H215M / AS532 Cougar
Active1 BranchArmy Service entry1978
UH-60 Black Hawk
Active1 BranchAir Force Service entry1979
AW109
ActiveOn order BranchNavy Service entry1976Transport & Tanker Aircraft
29 active
DHC-6 Twin Otter
Active6 BranchAir Force +1 Service entry1966
C-130 Hercules
Active5 BranchAir Force Service entry1956
208 Caravan
Active4 BranchArmy Service entry1984
C-212 Aviocar
Active3 BranchArmy Service entry1974
Commander 500
Active3 BranchAir Force Service entry1952
ERJ 135
Active2 BranchAir Force Service entry1997
Learjet 35
Active2 BranchAir Force Service entry1973
500 Citation I
Active1 BranchArmy Service entry1971
Boeing 737
Active1 BranchAir Force Service entry1968
Boeing 757
Active1 BranchAir Force Service entry1983
F28 Fellowship
Active1 BranchAir Force Service entry1969Special Mission Aircraft
22 active · 6 on order
Trainers
80 active · 4 on order
IA-63 Pampa
Active27 +4 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
Tecnam P2002
Active10 BranchAir Force Service entry2002
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 fighter jets does Argentina have in 2026?
Argentina has 12 fighter and attack jets in service across 1 types as of 2026, the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon being the most numerous with 12 airframes. The figure counts combat aircraft only; bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and drones are listed further down this page, and the full inventory with yearly history is on the Argentina air force page.
How many aircraft does the Argentine military operate in 2026?
Argentina operates 250 aircraft across 35 distinct types as of 2026, split between 3 service branches.
Which Argentine service branch has the most aircraft?
The Argentinian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 141 active airframes across 23 types.
What is the most numerous Argentine 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, across every service that flies them: air force, army aviation and naval aviation alike. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded; a type on order but not yet delivered is shown as such.