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2.6 Training Aircraft. 3 Weapons. Toggle Weapons subsection. ... This is a list of aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Sri Lanka Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA).
No. 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF Katunayake [1] No. 02 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF Vavuniya [2] No. 03 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF Wirawila [3] No. 04 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF Mirigama [4] No. 05 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF Palavi [5] No. 06 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF China Bay [6]
The Sri Lanka Air Force museum is the only national museum dedicated entirely to aviation and the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The museum was first established in 1993 as the Aircraft Preservation and Storage Unit at SLAF Ratmalana and was reopened on 5 November 2009 after refurbishment.
No. 8 "Light Transport" Squadron is a squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force.It currently operates the Beechcraft B-200, Harbin Y-12 and Xian MA60 from SLAF Ratmalana. [1] Its roles include light transport, reconnaissance and advanced fixed-wing flying training of officer cadets for twin engine aircraft.
During the early years of the Civil War, the Wing engaged in Close Air Support. In March 2001, on the 50th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force the unit was presented the President’s Colours. [3] In 2018 May, brand new six PT-6 training aircraft accepted from AVIC Hongdu in Nanchang, China. These aircraft will replace the old air frames. [4]
The Regiment Special Force (RSF) is a Sri Lanka Air Forces elite special force unit, which is part of the SLAF Regiment.It was raised in 2006.The RSF Wing is an independent formation of the SLAF and commanded by a Commanding Officer who is responsible to the Commander of the Air Force through Director Ground Operations for the efficient and effective function.
SLAF Colombo (Sri Lanka Air Force Colombo) [9] – Colombo – Air Force Headquarters SLAF Diyatalawa (Sri Lanka Air Force Diyatalawa) [ 10 ] – Diyatalawa – Ground combat training center SLAF Ekala (Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala) [ 11 ] – Ekala – Advanced & Specialized Trade Training School
In 1991, the air force decided to reintroduce jet fighters for its needs in the Sri Lankan Civil War and decided to acquired F-7s from People's Republic of China. On 1 February 1991, the No. 5 "Jet" Squadron was formed at SLAF Katunayake under the command of Squadron Leader Harsha Abeywickrama with two FT-5 trainers, which were supplemented ...