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Order of Battle - Australia
Last update: May 2008 | FAQ | Got updates? Please use the form below!
The list below provides an overview of military aircraft types operated by Australian armed forces and the (primary) roles they fulfil.
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Royal Australian Air Force |
| 18x |
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AP-3C Orion |
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maritime patrol |
| 8x |
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Beech 350 |
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aerial navigation training |
| 2x |
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Boeing 737-700 |
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VIP transport |
| 4x |
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C-17A Globemaster |
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heavy transport |
| 12x |
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C-130H Hercules |
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tactical transport |
| 12x |
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C-130J-30 Hercules |
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tactical transport |
| 3x |
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CL-604 Challenger |
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VIP transport |
| 13x |
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DHC-4A Caribou |
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tactical transport |
| 18x |
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F-111C Aardvark |
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ground attack |
| 48x |
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F/A-18A Hornet |
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multi-role |
| 16x |
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F/A-18B Hornet |
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operational conversion |
| 33x |
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Hawk 127 |
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advanced flying training |
| 65x |
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PC-9 |
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basic flying training |
| 4x |
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RF-111C Aardvark |
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reconnaissance |
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Australian Army |
| 3x |
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Beech 350 |
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light transport |
| 2x |
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C-212 Aviocar |
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tactical transport |
| 6x |
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CH-47D Chinook |
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heavy-lift transport |
| 11x |
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EC665ARH Tiger |
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anti-armour attack |
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+11 on order |
| 2x |
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MRH90 TTH |
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medium-lift transport |
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+36 on order |
| 42x |
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OH-58A Kiowa |
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observation & rotary flying training |
| 16x |
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S-70A Blackhawk |
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medium-lift transport |
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Royal Australian Navy |
| 3x |
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A109E Power |
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rotary flying training |
| 13x |
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AS350B Ecureuil |
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rotary flying training |
| 2x |
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MRH90 |
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anti-submarine warfare |
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+6 on order |
| 16x |
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S-70B Seahawk |
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anti-submarine warfare |
| 6x |
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Seaking Mk50A |
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search and rescue |
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Future orders |
| 5x |
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KC-30B |
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delivery date(s) unknown |
| 6x |
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Boeing 737 AEW&C |
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deliveries from 2009 |
| 24x |
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F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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delivery date(s) unknown |
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Remarks
The F-111 Aardvarks will be replaced by the F/A-18F Super Hornet in 2010.
The OH-58s will soon be replaced by the EC665.
The Orions will be retired in 2018, probably replaced by the P-8 Poseidon.
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