The following is a list of the aircraft operated by the Egyptian Air Force throughout its history. Coloured cells denote types that are still in active service.
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List of aircraft used by the Egyptian Air Force
Helicopters
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | Number | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale Gazelle |  France |
Scout | SA-342K SA-342L |
108 | ||
| Boeing CH-47 |  United States |
Heavy Lift | CH-47C CH-47D |
3 16 |
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| Hiller UH-12 | United States |
Multipurpose | UH-12E | 18 | ||
| Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite | United States |
ASW | SH-2G/E | 13 | ||
| Boeing AH-64 Apache | United States |
Attack | AH-64D | 46 | About to get more upgraded | |
| Kamov Ka-52 |  Russia |
Attack/Scout | Ka-52 | 46 | Mostly used in navy | |
| Mil Mi-24 | Russia |
Attack | Mi-35 | |||
| Mil Mi-2 |  Poland |
Utility | ||||
| Mil Mi-4 |  Soviet Union |
Medium Lift | 70 | |||
| Mil Mi-6 | Soviet Union |
Heavy Lift | 20 | |||
| Mil Mi-8 | Soviet Union |
Assault/ Medium Lift | Mi-8T Mi8TVK Mi-8PPA Mi-8MV Mi-8R Mi-8MB Mi-8K |
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| Mil Mi-17 | Russia |
Assault/ Medium Lift | Mi-17H | 27 | ||
| Sikorsky S-61 | United States |
Medium Lift | S-61AD | 2 | 1975- | |
| Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | United States |
ASW/Utility | 28 | |||
| Sikorsky UH-60 | United States |
Assault/CSAR | UH-60A UH-60M |
22 4 |
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| Westland Commando |  United Kingdom |
Medium Lift | Mk. 1 Mk. 2 Mk. 2E |
5 19 4 |
; including 2 in Presidential fleet. | |
| Westland Sea King | United Kingdom |
ASW | Mk. 47 | 6 | ||
| Westland Dragonfly | United Kingdom |
Utility | 2 |
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