List of active Carthaginian military aircraft

The following is a list of currently active Carthaginian military aircraft grouped by type of aircraft.

Fighters

Fighters
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RFM-200 Falcon Evo	Carthage	Multi-role fighter	RFM-200DM1N RFM-200DM1G	2,360 12,240	File:RFM201Falcon.png	Single-engine fourth-generation multi-role fighter designed to supplement the RFM-201 Gyrfalcon in service. Originally developed as a fourth-generation fighter, current versions are often considered 4.5 generation fighters. All older models of the RFM-200/AEF-32 have been retired with only the -DM1 Falcon Evo series remaining in service. The type is expected to remain in service until 2030 but has been progressively replaced by a combination of UAVs and light attack aircraft in the ground attack role and the RFM-202 Shaheen in the air-to-air role.
RFM-201 Gyrfalcon Evo	Carthage	Multi-role fighter	RFM-201DM1N RFM-201DM1G	2,440 7,400	File:FourthGenPred.jpg	Twin-engine fourth-generation heavy fighter designed to replace the AEF-30 Eagle. Like the RFM-200 Falcon, the Gyrfalcon was designed for both land-based and carrier use and is operated by both the Navy and the Air Forces. All previous variants of the fighter have been retired, and the Gyrfalcon Evo is expected to be retired by 2030, replaced by the RFM-202 Shaheen.
RFM-202 Shaheen	Carthage	Multi-role fighter	RFM-202N RFM-202AG RFM-202AD	1,400 2,500 800		Fifth-generation stealth fighter designed to replace the RFM-201 Gyrfalcon for both air and sea use. In addition to the land and sea-based multi-role variants, a single-seat air defense variant also exists.
RFV-204 Kestrel	Carthage	VTOL fighter	RFV-203DM	480		VTOL fighter designed for operation aboard light carriers and other space-constricted vessels, operated only by the Navy. The RFV-204 is in the process of being replaced by the RFV-205 Hawk.
RFV-205 Hawk	Carthage	VTOL fighter	RFV-205	600		Fifth-generation stealth VTOL fighter designed for use aboard light carriers. The RFV-205 is only operated by the Navy and shares a number of components in common with the RFM-202 Shaheen.

Bombers

Strategic

Strategic bombers
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RBL-230 Condor	Carthage	Strategic bomber	RBL-230AM2	479		Four-engine conventional strategic bomber expected to be retired by 2035, partially replaced by the RBM-234 Specter as well as unmanned platforms in the strategic strike role.
RBM-233 Phantom	Carthage	Stealth bomber	RBM-233	240		Twin-engine stealth bomber designed to penetrate defended airspace. Expected to be partially replaced by the RBM-234 Specter beginning in 2025, with retirement expected in the 2040s.

Tactical

Strategic bombers
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RBS-232 Peregrine	Carthage	Tactical bomber	RBS-232AM3	192		Tactical bomber designed for interdiction strikes against enemy ground targets. The last units are expected to be retired by 2023 and replaced by a combination of strike fighters, stand-off munitions, and unmanned platforms.

Ground attack

Ground attack aircraft
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RFM-200TM Falcon Lite	Carthage	Attack aircraft	RFM-200TM1N RFM-200TM1G	1,300 2,800		Lower-cost derivative of the RFM-200 Falcon for use in ground attack and supersonic lead-in fighter training roles. New airframes are expected to partially replace the Falcon in ground attack missions in conjunction with UAVs.
RGB-210 Sovnya	Russia	Attack aircraft	RGB-210DM1	400		Introduced in 1985 as the AGB-31, the RGB-210 was the first dedicated close air support aircraft operated by the Air Forces. The RGB-210 is currently being retired in favor of a combination of the RGB-211 Glaive, RFM-200TM Falcon Lite, and other ground attack platforms.
RBS-211 Glaive	Carthage	ISR/Light attack aircraft	RGB-211	360		Introduced in 2012 to take on the manned ISR and light attack roles for the Air Forces at a lower cost than legacy platforms, providing partial replacement for the RGB-210 Sovnya. The type has also been procured as a subsonic trainer for fighter aircrews.
RTS-223G Razor	Carthage	Gunship	RTS-223G	48		Gunship armed with a combination of autocannons, a light mortar, and hardpoints for precision guided munitions.

Airlifters

Strategic

Strategic airlifters
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RTS-222 Pelican	Russia	Strategic airlifter	RTS-222AM1 RTS-222DM1	264 867		Licensed variant of the Russian Antonov An-22 airlifter, introduced in 1975 as the ATT-57.
RTS-224 Albatross	Carthage	Strategic airlifter	RTS-224	656		Replacement for the RTS-222 Pelican airlifter, with variants planned to take on roles from tanker to electronic warfare using the same base airframe.
RTS-225 Cronus	Carthage	Strategic airlifter	RTS-225	843		Super-heavy strategic airlifter built to supplement the RTS-224 Albatross fleet. Designed to carry extremely heavy or outsize cargo externally or internally in support of rapid deployment corps.

Tactical

Tactical airlifters
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RTS-220 Rogue	Carthage	Tactical airlifter	RTS-220AM3	314		Light tactical airlifter to support intra-theater transportation needs with a focus on austere airfield capabilities.
RTS-221 Raven	Russia	Tactical airlifter	RTS-221DM1	820		Licensed variant of the Russian Antonov An-12 airlifter, originally classified as the ATT-50. Slated to be fully replaced by the RTS-223 Razorbill by 2028.
RTS-223 Razorbill	Japan	Tactical airlifter	RTS-223	754		Replacement for the RTS-221 Raven airlifter, with variants planned to take on roles from tanker to electronic warfare using the same base airframe. The RTS-223 brings significantly improved payload capacity, allowing for the transport of Iliad MMTV series vehicles.

Passenger

Passenger aircraft
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RTP-230 Skyliner	Carthage	VIP/Passenger aircraft	RTP-230 RTP-230S	16 4		VIP transport aircraft used for the transportation of the suffetes and other government officials along with their staff. Due to their VIP transport mission, RTP-230 Skyliners are equipped with onboard electronic countermeasures for self-defense.
RTP-231 Metroliner	Inukirinwdene	VIP/Passenger aircraft	RTP-231AM2	48		Used for short range passenger transport, especially to smaller airfields. Also has provisions to carry litters to evacuate wounded personnel.
RTP-232 Starliner	Japan	VIP/Passenger aircraft	RTP-232	48		Medium-capacity passenger transport used by senior military and government officials. The larger size of the RTP-232 compared to the RTP-231 and -233 allows use as a mobile office and includes secure communications facilities for command and control functions.
RTP-233 Superliner	Inukirinwdene	VIP/Passenger aircraft	RTP-233	24		Larger passenger transport used to supplement the RTP-231 for longer journeys.

Electronic support

Command and control

Command and control
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RES-280 Ninja	Carthage	Airborne early warning and control	RES-280AM2	144		AEW&C platform introduced in 1974, based on the commercial Cordoba TFV-320 quadjet airframe. It provides mobile all-weather air surveillance, command, control, and communications capabilities to forces within its operating range. The platform being replaced by the RES-282 Shogun, with the last types expected to be retired in 2028.
RES-281 Daimyo	Carthage	Airborne ground surveillance	RES-281AM1	90		Ground surveillance aircraft built on the airframe of the Mehmud-Tabnit R-500 regional airliner. Using ground-looking radar, the RES-281 is designed to provide standoff ground surveillance capability using its onboard AW/EGR-1776 side-looking radar. The design was quickly introduced to service in the 1990s as similar European platforms were adopted. Unlike the RES-280, battle management is expected to be handled on the ground rather than onboard. The type is expected to be replaced by the RES-282 Shogun, with the first units scheduled for retirement in 2020.
RES-282 Shogun	Carthage	Multi-role electronic support	RES-282A	64		Replacement design for the RES-280 Ninja and RES-281 Daimyo support aircraft, using the modern TFV-400 airframe. The design is planned to consolidate the functions of multiple separate aircraft with greater capability, supplemented by unmanned platforms for greater coverage.

Communications and support

Electronic support aircraft
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RCS-290 Stentor	Carthage	Airborne communications node	RCS-290A RCS-290B	24 48		Originally developed as a high-altitude, long-endurance aerial communications node to provide trunking and dissimilar network integration capabilities for air, sea, and ground forces, the RCS-290 platform has also been adapted for standoff electronic warfare roles in the RCS-290B variant.

Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance aircraft
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RBS-231 Super Merlin	Carthage	Reconnaissance aircraft	RBS-231AM3	44		Originally developed as a high-altitude, supersonic strategic bomber, the AEB-24 Merlin was converted to the strategic reconnaissance role in the 1980s with the AM2 refit, later modernized in the early 2000s to the AM3 baseline with improved self-defense systems and new sensors. All bomber-variant aircraft were retired in 1993.
RRH-270 Eagle Eye	Carthage	Reconnaissance aircraft	RBS-231AM3	128		Subsonic high-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft introduced in 1984.

Maritime patrol

Maritime patrol aircraft
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RMP-265 Umineko	Japan	Maritime patrol aircraft	RMP-265	660		Maritime patrol aircraft developed in Japan and produced in Carthage under license and with domestic electronics. The RMP-265 replaced the RMP-263 Shearwater beginning in 2007, with the last RMP-263s retired in 2021.

Trainers

Electronic support aircraft
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
RFM-200TM Falcon Lite	Carthage	Supersonic jet trainer	RFM-200TM1T	900		Supersonic lead-in fighter trainer used by fighter pilot trainees. Replaces the TFS-90 Shine supersonic trainer.
RBS-211 Glaive	Carthage	Subsonic jet trainer	RGB-211 RGB-211T	360		Subsonic jet trainer procured alongside the RPL-240 Blue Jay. Training variants omit many of the more advanced sensor systems aside from those required for familiarization and are optimized for lower life-cycle costs and shorter range. The RBS-211 is operated exclusively by the Carthage Air Forces.
RPL-240 Blue Jay	Rhamos	Transonic jet trainer	RPL-240	752		Transonic trainer with light attack capabilities used for combat pilot training (including fighter, bomber, and attack aircraft pilots). First fielded by the Carthage Air Forces in 2005 and by the Punic Navy in 2007 to replace the TFT-92 Sparrow.
RPT-241 Mamo	Carthage	Turboprop trainer	RPT-241	1,142		Basic aviation trainer. First ordered in 1992 and used by all pilot trainees across all branches. Although a light attack variant has been proposed, it has not been procured.
RPT-242 Finch	Carthage	Multi-engine trainer	RPT-242	1,124		Advanced pilot training aircraft used for bomber, airlifter, and other multi-engine aircrew training by all branches of the Defense Forces.

Helicopters

Attack

Attack helicopters
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
QAH-47 Hoplite	Carthage	Attack helicopter	QAH-47AM2 QAH-47AM3	1,800 4,400		Twin-engine attack helicopter introduced in 1987. In the process of being replaced by the newer QAH-54 Phalangite.
QAH-54 Phalangite	Augustinian Carthage Serderistan Vedoric	Attack helicopter	QAH-54	640		Triple-engine attack helicopter introduced in 2020, replacing the QAH-47 Hoplite. The QAH-54 was developed as the EE-38 Strigidae by a four-nation joint effort and produced by BPSH-Combine.

Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance helicopters
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
QRS-44 Perioeci	Japan	Observation helicopter	QRS-44	3,200		Armed scout and observation helicopter designed in Japan and produced domestically in Carthage. The QRS-44 was introduced due to delays in the QLR-53 Peltast program but with the introduction of the QLR-53, production of the QRS-44 was halted and existing QRS-44s are being transferred to reserve and militia units.
QLR-53 Peltast	Carthage	Armed reconnaissance helicopter	QLR-53	3,500		Stealth reconnaissance helicopter introduced in 2006. Delays in the QLR-53 Peltast program resulted in the interim procurement of the QRS-44 Perioeci but the expected full production rate was reached in 2008.

Utility

Utility helicopters
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
QMS-50 Seabird	Carthage	Utility helicopter	QMS-50 Tern QMU-50 Petrel QMS-50AM1 Gannet	1,440 17,500 1,540		Three-engine utility helicopter designed to replace the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King in Punic Navy service and later adopted by the Army and Air Force as utility helicopters. While all models are based on the same airframe and powerplant, different variants may incorporate different rear fan and compound wing configurations.
QHU-51 Kittiwake	Carthage	Heavy lift cargo helicopter	QHU-51	2,200		Heavy three-engine cargo helicopter designed to move large, bulky, and heavy cargoes over long distances. The QHU-51 is operated primarily by the Army with a small number in service with the Punic Navy for minesweeping purposes.
QHU-52 Cassowary	Carthage	Heavy lift cargo helicopter	QHU-52	200		Super-heavy cargo helicopter designed to support the movement of large components and the recovery of downed aircraft including helicopters in remote locations. Operated exclusively by the Army in dedicated aviation units.

Trainers

Training helicopters
Name	Origin	Role	Version	Quantity	Photo	Notes
QPT-46 Numidian	Carthage	Training helicopter	QPT-46	3,450		Light twin-engine helicopter used for pilot training in all branches of the Defense Forces. Based on the Menochir S450, the QPT-46 has relatively limited military modifications and is not designed for combat use.