Every Israeli Military Aircraft — Complete List
Israel has operated 63 distinct aircraft types across its military history — 20 still in active service, 1 on order or entering service and 42 retired or former.
Service status63 types
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
19 types
F-35 Lightning II
Status In service Service entry2013
F-16I Sufa
Status In service Service entry2004
F-15I Ra'am
Status In service Service entry1998
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Status In service Service entry1979
F-15 Eagle
Status In service Service entry1976
F-15EX Eagle II
Status Entering Service entry2024
Air Tractor AT-802
Status Retired Service entry1991
F-15E Strike Eagle
Status Retired Service entry1986
Kfir
Status Retired Service entry1974
Nesher
Status Retired Service entry1971
MiG-23 Flogger
Status Retired Service entry1970
F-4 Phantom II
Status Retired Service entry1962
Mirage III / 5 / 50
Status Retired Service entry1961
OV-1 Mohawk
Status Retired Service entry1961
Super Mystère B2
Status Retired Service entry1958
A-4 Skyhawk
Status Retired Service entry1956
SO 4050 Vautour
Status Retired Service entry1956
Mystère IV
Status Retired Service entry1954
MD-450 Ouragan
Status Retired Service entry1952Military Helicopters
13 types
AW119
Status In service Service entry2000
AH-64 Apache
Status In service Service entry1984
UH-60 Black Hawk
Status In service Service entry1979
CH-53 Sea Stallion
Status In service Service entry1966
AS565 Panther
Status Retired Service entry1986
SH-60 Seahawk
Status Retired Service entry1984
UH-1N Twin Huey
Status Retired Service entry1970
OH-58 Kiowa
Status Retired Service entry1969
206 JetRanger
Status Retired Service entry1967
AH-1 Cobra
Status Retired Service entry1967
SA321 Super Frelon
Status Retired Service entry1966
SA315 Alouette II
Status Retired Service entry1957
H-19 Chickasaw
Status Retired Service entry1950Transport & Tanker Aircraft
7 types
KC-46 Pegasus
Status In service Service entry2019
Gulfstream V
Status In service Service entry1997
C-130 Hercules
Status In service Service entry1956
Arava
Status Retired Service entry1972
BN-2B Defender
Status Retired Service entry1965
PC-6 Porter
Status Retired Service entry1960
Douglas DC-3
Status Retired Service entry1936Special Mission Aircraft
5 types
Trainers
5 types
Unmanned Aircraft
14 types
Eitan (Heron TP)
Status In service Service entry2010
Hermes 900
Status Retired Service entry2012Bird-Eye
Status Retired Service entry2009
Elbit Skylark
Status Retired Service entry2008
IAI Harop
Status Retired Service entry2005
IAI Heron
Status Retired Service entry2005
Aerostar
Status Retired Service entry2000
Hermes 450
Status Retired Service entry1998Forpost
Status Retired Service entry1992IAI Searcher
Status Retired Service entry1992IAI Harpy
Status Retired Service entry1989
IAI Scout
Status Retired Service entry1981
BQM-74 Chukar
Status Retired Service entry1968
AQM-34 Lightning Bug
Status Retired Service entry1962Other National Fleets
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft types has the Israel military ever operated?
Israel has operated 63 distinct aircraft types across its history and current inventory, including 20 still in active service and 42 retired or former types.
Does this list include retired Israel 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.