Every Algerian Military Aircraft — Complete List
Algeria has operated 70 distinct aircraft types across its military history — 35 still in active service, 2 on order or entering service and 33 retired or former.
Service status70 types
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
13 types
Su-57 Felon
Status In service Service entry2020
Su-35 Flanker-E
Status In service Service entry2014
Su-30 Flanker-C
Status In service Service entry1996
MiG-29 Fulcrum
Status In service Service entry1983
Su-24 Fencer
Status In service Service entry1974
Su-34 Fullback
Status Entering Service entry2014
MiG-23 Flogger
Status Retired Service entry1970
MiG-25 Foxbat
Status Retired Service entry1970
Su-17 Fitter
Status Retired Service entry1970
Su-7 Fitter
Status Retired Service entry1959
MiG-21 Fishbed
Status Retired Service entry1958
MiG-17 Fresco
Status Retired Service entry1952
MiG-15 Fagot
Status Retired Service entry1949Strategic Bombers
1 type
Military Helicopters
21 types
Mi-28 Havoc
Status In service Service entry2006
AW139
Status In service Service entry2003
AW119
Status In service Service entry2000
AW101
Status In service Service entry1999
H125M / AS550 Fennec
Status In service Service entry1990
W-3 Sokol
Status In service Service entry1986
Mi-26 Halo
Status In service Service entry1983
Ka-27 Helix
Status In service Service entry1982
Bell 412
Status In service Service entry1981
Westland Lynx
Status In service Service entry1978
Mi-24 Hind
Status In service Service entry1972
Mi-8 Hip
Status In service Service entry1967
Mi-2 Hoplite
Status In service Service entry1965
Ka-29 Helix-B
Status Retired Service entry1987
Mi-35M
Status Retired Service entry1972
SA330 Puma
Status Retired Service entry1968
TH-55 Osage
Status Retired Service entry1961
Mi-6 Hook
Status Retired Service entry1959
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Status Retired Service entry1959
Mi-4 Hound
Status Retired Service entry1953
Mi-1 Hare
Status Retired Service entry1950Transport & Tanker Aircraft
16 types
Be-200
Status In service Service entry2003
C-295 Persuader
Status In service Service entry2001
Gulfstream V
Status In service Service entry1997
Gulfstream IV
Status In service Service entry1987
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Status In service Service entry1984
Il-76 Candid
Status In service Service entry1974
PC-6 Porter
Status In service Service entry1960
C-130 Hercules
Status In service Service entry1956
Gulfstream III
Status Retired Service entry1980
F28 Fellowship
Status Retired Service entry1969
Gulfstream II
Status Retired Service entry1967
Falcon 20
Status Retired Service entry1965
An-12 Cub
Status Retired Service entry1959
F27 Friendship
Status Retired Service entry1958
Il-18 Coot
Status Retired Service entry1957
Il-14 Crate
Status Retired Service entry1954Special Mission Aircraft
2 types
Trainers
8 types
Yak-130 Mitten
Status In service Service entry2010
L-39 Albatros
Status In service Service entry1972
Zlin Z 43
Status Retired Service entry1972
Beechcraft Baron
Status Retired Service entry1961
CM 170 Magister
Status Retired Service entry1956
T-34 Mentor
Status Retired Service entry1953
Yak-11 Moose
Status Retired Service entry1946
Yak-18 Max
Status Retired Service entry1946Unmanned Aircraft
9 typesWJ-700
Status In service Service entry2024
Wing Loong II
Status In service Service entry2018
CH-4 Rainbow
Status In service Service entry2011Denel Seeker
Status In service Service entry1987CH-3 Rainbow
Status In service Service entry—
TAI Aksungur
Status Entering Service entry2021
TAI Anka
Status Retired Service entry2017Yabhon United 40
Status Retired Service entry2013ASN-209 Silver Eagle
Status Retired Service entry2011Other National Fleets
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- 🇹🇼 Taiwan · all-time
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · all-time
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- 🇬🇷 Greece · all-time
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- 🇵🇱 Poland · all-time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft types has the Algeria military ever operated?
Algeria has operated 70 distinct aircraft types across its history and current inventory, including 35 still in active service and 33 retired or former types.
Does this list include retired Algeria military aircraft?
Yes. This page covers every aircraft type the country has operated — past, present, and future — with a green In service, blue Entering service, or grey Retired status badge on each tile. For the current-only fleet, see the in-service listicle.
What about prototypes and test aircraft?
This page tracks operational service types. Pure prototypes, X-planes and test aircraft that never entered squadron service are not included.