List of Active United Kingdom Military Aircraft - Fleet Air Arm

Fleet Air Arm

See also: Fleet Air Arm
Aircraft Photo Origin Role Version Quantity Note
Fixed-wing aircraft
Beechcraft Avenger United States Trainer Aircraft 4 This aircraft is used as an twin engine advanced trainer. They replaced the Jetstream T2 aircraft in 2011.
Hawker Siddeley Hawk United Kingdom Trainer Aircraft T1 14 Used for training and target facilities. Has been used for short range Reconnaissance
Grob Tutor Germany Trainer Aircraft T1 5 The Grob Tutor is apart of 727 Naval Air Squadron and is used for training.
Helicopters
Westland Wildcat United Kingdom Maritime Helicopter 1 The first Lynx Wildcat is due to be delivered to the Royal Navy out of a total order of 28. In April 2013 an extra 3 aircraft will be delivered.
AgustaWestland Merlin United Kingdom Maritime Helicopter HM1 31 30 Merlin HM1 to be upgraded to HM2 standard.
Westland Lynx United Kingdom Maritime Helicopter HMA8

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