Algerian Fighter Jets & Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Algeria has 173 fighter and attack jets in service across 6 types as of 2026, within a fleet of 686 military aircraft and 37 types: bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems, all listed below.
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
173 active · 38 on order
Su-30 Flanker-C
Active72 BranchAir Force Service entry1996
MiG-29 Fulcrum
Active48 +3 BranchAir Force Service entry1983
Su-24 Fencer
Active42 BranchAir Force Service entry1974
Su-35 Flanker-E
Active9 +9 BranchAir Force Service entry2014
Su-57 Felon
Active2 +12 BranchAir Force Service entry2020
Su-34 Fullback
ActiveOn order BranchAir Force Service entry2014| Combat share of the fleet | 25% (173 of 686) |
| Median fighter design entry | 2005 |
| Cold War designs | 2 of 6 fighter types |
| Oldest design | Su-24 Fencer 1974 |
| Newest design | Su-57 Felon 2020 |
Military Helicopters
314 active
Mi-8 Hip
Active139 BranchAir Force Service entry1967
Mi-28 Havoc
Active42 BranchAir Force Service entry2006
Mi-24 Hind
Active30 BranchAir Force Service entry1972
Mi-2 Hoplite
Active22 BranchAir Force Service entry1965
AW139
Active14 BranchAir Force +1 Service entry2003
H125M / AS550 Fennec
Active14 BranchAir Force Service entry1990
Mi-26 Halo
Active14 BranchAir Force Service entry1983
Westland Lynx
Active10 BranchNavy Service entry1978
AW119
Active8 BranchAir Force Service entry2000
W-3 Sokol
Active8 BranchAir Force Service entry1986
AW101
Active7 BranchNavy +1 Service entry1999
Bell 412
Active3 BranchAir Force Service entry1981
Ka-27 Helix
Active3 BranchAir Force Service entry1982Transport & Tanker Aircraft
52 active · 2 on order
C-130 Hercules
Active15 BranchAir Force Service entry1956
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Active11 BranchAir Force Service entry1984
Il-76 Candid
Active11 BranchAir Force Service entry1974
C-295 Persuader
Active5 BranchAir Force Service entry2001
Gulfstream IV
Active4 BranchAir Force Service entry1987
PC-6 Porter
Active3 BranchAir Force Service entry1960
Be-200
Active2 +2 BranchAir Force Service entry2003
Gulfstream V
Active1 BranchAir Force Service entry1997Special Mission Aircraft
27 active
Trainers
72 active
Unmanned Aircraft
48 active · 6 on order
Wing Loong II
Active24 BranchAir Force Service entry2018Denel Seeker
Active10 BranchAir Force Service entry1987CH-3 Rainbow
Active5 BranchAir Force Service entry—
CH-4 Rainbow
Active5 BranchAir Force Service entry2011WJ-700
Active4 BranchAir Force Service entry2024
TAI Aksungur
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many fighter jets does Algeria have in 2026?
Algeria has 173 fighter and attack jets in service across 6 types as of 2026, the Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C being the most numerous with 72 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 Algeria air force page.
How many aircraft does the Algerian military operate in 2026?
Algeria operates 686 aircraft across 37 distinct types as of 2026, split between 2 service branches.
Which Algerian service branch has the most aircraft?
The Algerian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 668 active airframes across 36 types.
What is the most numerous Algerian military aircraft?
The Mil Mi-8 Hip is the single most numerous airframe in Algeria's inventory, with 139 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.