This indian air force aircraft list helps aspirants answering queries like indian air force fighter planes list, how many fighter jets does india have and AFCAT/NDA defence awareness questions. Inventories change with inductions — use official MoD/IAF releases for exact fleet counts.

Fighter / combat aircraft (commonly cited)

• Su-30MKI · Rafale · Tejas (LCA) · MiG-29 · Mirage 2000 · Jaguar (phasing plans evolve)

Transport, AWACS & tankers

• C-17 Globemaster · C-130J · Il-76 · An-32 · AEW&C platforms · Flight refuellers as inducted

Helicopters

• Apache · Chinook · Dhruv · Rudra · Mi-17 series · Light utility types

Trainers

• Basic, intermediate and advanced trainers used in IAF flying training establishments

Exam tip

For indian air force fighter jets list questions, remember role (air superiority / multirole), country of origin and indigenous programmes (Tejas, AMCA roadmap). Pair this article with current affairs weekly.

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