Aircraft Inventory
The French Air Force has 233 combat aircraft in service, with the majority being 158 Dassault Mirage 2000 and 75 Dassault Rafale. The last remaining squadron of Dassault Mirage F1s will be retired in the next coming months as it is replaced by more Rafale. The 2008 French White Paper on Defence and National Security allows for only 300 combat aircraft in service with the French Armed Forces (French Air Force and French Naval Aviation). With a split of 228 in the Air force and 58 in the Navy.
Figures are sourced from the French Ministry of Defence. Correct and complete as of September 2011.
| Aircraft | Origin | Role | Versions | In service | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat aircraft | ||||||
| Dassault Rafale | France | Multirole fighter | B and C | 73 | ||
| Dassault Mirage 2000 | France | Multirole fighter Read more about this topic: French Air Force | ||||