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Austrian Air Force S-70A42 landing in Paznaun valley, Austria. Eight air bases (Fliegerhorste) are maintained by the Austrian Air Force. [10] [11] [12] Vogler Air Base. Vogler Air Base, north of the town of Hörsching west of Linz, was built as a base for the German Luftwaffe 1938–1940.
Austria's air force (German: Luftstreitkräfte) has as its missions the defence of Austrian airspace, tactical support of Austrian ground forces, reconnaissance and military transport, and search-and-rescue support when requested by civil authorities. [17]
This is a list of Austrian military aircraft since its start (1927–1938, 1955– onward), not including Austro-Hungarian aircraft. It is not guaranteed to be up-to-date or to be accurate, or complete. Aircraft still in service noted.
The Military ranks of Austria (or Ranks of the Bundesheer) are the military insignia used by the Austrian Armed Forces. Austria is a landlocked country and has no navy. Commissioned officer ranks
3 UH-60L purchased to Royal Jordanian Air Force in 2020 for $72.8 million. [184] In 2021, the first two helicopters were transferred to Austria. The Air Force signed a contract with Ace Aeronautics LLC to bring it up to the same standard as the Austrian S-70. [185] [186] Sikorsky UH-60M United States: Utility helicopter: 0 / 12 [187]
In 1928, the Bundesheer (federal army) began clandestinely training pilots for the future Austrian Air Force. A technical infrastructure was developed, and orders for aircraft were placed, mainly from Italy. In August 1933, the Republic of Austria received its first military aircraft – five Fiat CR.20 biplanes.
Austrian air defence is the air defense system that protects the nation of Austria. It integrates civilian and military radar systems under the authority of the Austrian Air Force . Austrian air force roundel
Armed Forces Command (Kommando Streitkräfte), in Graz and Salzburg. Armed Forces Troops School (Heerestruppenschule), in Eisenstadt; Pilot and Air-defense Troops School (Flieger- und Fliegerabwehrtruppenschule), at Langenlebarn Air Base. Airplane Instruction Squadron (Lehrabteilung Flugzeuge), at Zeltweg Air Base, with PC-7 Turbo-Trainer trainers