The following is a list of currently active military aircraft in the United States Air Force. 145 F-15C total force as of September 2023 (USAF Almanac). [1] Trainer aircraft listed separately. 726 F-16C total force as of September 2023 (USAF Almanac). [1] 708 F-16C operational (WAF 2025). [2] Trainer aircraft listed separately.

The United States Armed Forces uses a wide variety of military aircraft across the respective aviation arms of its various service branches. The numbers of specific aircraft listed in the following entries are estimates from published sources and may not be exhaustive.

Read about the capabilities, development, and operational history of the aircraft used by the Air Force across a wide range of mission requirements. Scroll through the different airframe types and click the airframe to view it's Factsheet.

This list includes aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and its predecessors: the United States Army Air Service (USAAS); the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC); and the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF).

An Air Force F-35 Lightning II pilot prepares to refuel Dec. 12, 2013, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment.

Nov 14, 2023 · These modern fighter jets build on decades of technology and the numerous fighter planes of previous generations dating back to World War II.

Sep 22, 2015 · The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter. The F-35A will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations.

2 days ago · ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. Air Force pilot was reported to be safe after a single-seat F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday during a training exercise at a base in Alaska. The pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” but was able to eject from the aircraft, Col. Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, told a news conference.

Dec 11, 2024 · In conclusion, the world of Air Force planes, particularly fighter jets, is a dynamic and evolving field that continues to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. From the early days of jet propulsion to the sophisticated stealth and multirole fighters of today, each generation of aircraft has built upon the last, driven by the need ...

1 day ago · An Air Force pilot is safe after ejecting out of an F-35 fighter jet that then crashed at the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 12:49 p.m. local time and ...