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A Look at the Most Produced Aircraft in Navy Service
The United States Navy has a sizable air contingent, especially when compared to independent air forces the world over. However, it requests certain planes more than others. Today, we're looking at the most produced aircraft in Navy service.
27. OH-58
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 3
- Aircraft on order: 0
26. Bell 407
- Type: Combat helicopter
- Active in the Navy: 5
- Aircraft on order: 0
25. H145 (UH-72A)
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 5
- Aircraft on order: 0
24. P-3C (MPA)
- Type: Special mission
- Active in the Navy: 8
- Aircraft on order: 0
23. EP-3E (ELINT)
- Type: Special mission
- Active in the Navy: 9
- Aircraft on order: 0
22. Merlin IV/Metro (C-26)
- Type: Special mission, transport, training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 9
- Aircraft on order: 0
21. T-38
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 10
- Aircraft on order: 0
20. KC-130T
- Type: Tanker
- Active in the Navy: 11
- Aircraft on order: 0
19. T-34
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 15
- Aircraft on order: 0
18. 707 (E-6B) (Comms)
- Type: Special mission
- Active in the Navy: 16
- Aircraft on order: 0
17. C-130 J/T
- Type: Transport
- Active in the Navy: 18
- Aircraft on order: 0
16. F-16A/B
- Type: Combat/training aircraft
- Active in the Navy: 22
- Aircraft on order: 0
15. C-2
- Type: Transport
- Active in the Navy: 26
- Aircraft on order: 0
14. MH-53E
- Type: Combat helicopter
- Active in the Navy: 26
- Aircraft on order: 0
13. CV/MV-22
- Type: Combat helicopter
- Active in the Navy: 27
- Aircraft on order: 34
12. F-5F/N
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 31
- Aircraft on order: 0
11. F-35C
- Type: Combat aircraft, training aircraft
- Active in the Navy: 45
- Aircraft on order: 204
10. AW119 (TH-73A)
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 59
- Aircraft on order: 71
9. King Air 90/200/260
- Type: Transport, raining aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 69
- Aircraft on order: 64
8. E-2C/D (AEW)
- Type: Special mission
- Active in the Navy: 83
- Aircraft on order: 25
7. Bell 206 (TH-57)
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 113
- Aircraft on order: 0
6. 737
- Type: Special mission, transport
- Active in the Navy: 135
- Aircraft on order: 10
5. EA-18G (EW)
- Type: Special mission
- Active in the Navy: 153
- Aircraft on order: 0
4. T-45C
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 189
- Aircraft on order: 0
3. T-6 A/B/C
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active in the Navy: 294
- Aircraft on order: 29
2. S-70
- Type: Combat helicopter, training aircraft/helicopter
- Active in the Navy: 458
- Aircraft on order: 3
1. F/A-18
- Type: Combat aircraft, training aircraft
- Active in the Navy: 592
- Aircraft on order: 76