Luftwaffe serviceable aircraft strengths (1940–1945)

The following table summarizes the operational strength of the German air force, the Luftwaffe, by general category of aircraft.

The period covered is World War II from 1940 to 1945, starting at part way through of the Battle of Britain which started on 10 July 1940 to near end of the war and the German unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945.