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Multirole fighter: C/D 2010 26 [2] JAS 39C: 17 JAS 39D: 9 BAE Hawk: United Kingdom / South Africa: Fighter trainer: Mk. 120 2006 24 [3] Tanker; KC-390 Millennium: Brazil / South Africa: Aerial refueling: Planned SAAF has expressed interest in this aircraft [4] Transport; C-130 Hercules: United States: Tactical airlifter: BZ 1963 9 [5]
The Kenya Air Force was formed on 1 June 1964, soon after independence, with the assistance of the United Kingdom. [7] [8]Former aircraft in service included de Havilland Canada Chipmunks and Beavers (since 1974), six Hawker Hunters (bought from RAF, in operation from 1974–79), six BAC Strikemaster fighters (in operation from 1971), and 12 BAE Systems Hawks delivered in 1980.
The Atlas Cheetah programme originated during the 1980s out of South Africa's requirement for more capable fighter and strike aircraft. At the time, the South African Air Force (SAAF) was confronted by the need for more advanced aircraft to attain an edge over the ever-more sophisticated Soviet -built aircraft, such as the MiG-23 , that were ...
The South African Air Force is currently considered to be the most effective air force in sub-Sahara Africa despite the loss of capability as a consequence of defence cuts after the end of the Border War. [70] These financial cuts have brought about a number of severe operational limitations, compounded by the loss of experienced air-crews.
The squadron was South Africa's contribution to the United Nations war effort during the Korean War from November 1950 to December 1953. 2 Squadron [13] was attached to the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing U.S. Air Force for the duration of the war. [14] Initially flying the P-51 Mustang, the squadron re-equipped with the F-86 Sabre in February 1953 ...
The South African Air Force's top priority is to acquire new strategic airlift aircraft to replace its ageing C-130BZ Hercules. In 2005 South Africa became a partner in the A400M airlifter programme when it purchased eight (with an option for a further eight) of the transport aircraft. The first aircraft was due for delivery to the SAAF in 2010 ...
Transferred from the Air Force to the Army. This UAV provides the South African military with real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for both combat and peacetime operations. [63] [24] LOCATS Aerial target systems Unknown The LOCATS is an unmanned aerial target used to train Air Defence Artillery crews in ...
The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) is the air force of Zambia and the air operations element of the Zambian Defence Force. Following the creation of the Republic of Zambia in 1964, the former Northern Rhodesia Air Force was renamed as the Zambia Air Force. The primary missions of the Air Force are to defend Zambia's borders and protect its airspace. In ...