Luftwaffe

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The list of Bundeswehr aircraft contains all Bundeswehr aircraft since they were set up in 1955. Types that are currently being procured are also included. Aircraft types that have not progressed beyond the testing phase with the troops, the military technical department or the German Aerospace Research Institute are listed under experimental and test models. In total, the Bundeswehr currently (as of April2024) has around 600 fixed-wing aircraft, around 400 helicopters and around 800 unmanned systems.

Propeller aircraft

Name	Origin	utilization	Number	Image	Notes
Lockheed P-3C „Orion“	Germany	maritime reconnaissance, submarine hunting,	8		Navy/Marine
Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 „Super Hercules“	USA	Passenger and freight transport	12		Luftwaffe
Ölaufklärer DO 228 LM	Germany	Reconnaissance aircraft	16		Luftwaffe
Airbus A400M	USA	strategic and tactical transport aircraft, tanker aircraft, casualty transport (MedEvac)	53		Luftwaffe

Airliners

Name	Origin	utilization	Number	Image	Note
Airbus A350-900	USA	Passenger and VIP transport	3		Luftwaffe
Airbus A321-200	USA	Passenger and VIP transport	1		Luftwaffe
Airbus A319CJ	USA	Passenger and VIP transport	2		Luftwaffe
Bombardier Global 5000	Canada	Passenger and VIP transport	4		Luftwaffe

Jets

Name	Origin	utilization	Number	Image	Note
Eurofighter	Germany	Fighter missions, air-to-ground attacks	302		Luftwaffe
PA-200 Tornado	Germany	Combat enemy Air defense, electronic reconnaissance	216		Luftwaffe
Northrop T-38C Talon	USA	Advanced Pilot Training	50		Luftwaffe