Armenian Air Force

The Armenia Air Force, officially known as the Armenian Air Defense Forces, is the aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces of Armenia. It was established on January 28, 1992, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The Air Force is primarily responsible for securing Armenia's airspace and conducting aerial operations in times of conflict. It operates a range of aircraft, including fighter jets, attack helicopters, transport planes, and training aircraft. Key aircraft in its inventory include the Su-30SM and Su-25 fighter jets, Mi-24 and Mi-8 attack helicopters, and An-2 and L-39 trainer aircraft. The Air Force has participated in various joint military exercises and has been engaged in conflicts, including the Nagorno-Karabakh War. It is also involved in routine air policing activities and contributes to international peacekeeping missions. Over the years, the Armenia Air Force has sought to modernize and enhance its capabilities through the acquisition and upgrade of advanced aircraft and systems.

Key facts

Official Name	Armenian Air Force
Local Name	Հայաստանի Հանրապետության ռազմաօդային ուժեր (Hayastani Hanrapetutyan razmaōdayin utser)
Country	🇦🇲 Armenia
World rank	#85
Active aircrafts	64 (as of 2024)
Aircrafts on order	0
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Number of active aircrafts by type

Aircraft type	Active
Helicopters	36
Combat aircrafts	16
Training	10
Transport	2

Aircrafts most used by Armenian air forces

Aircraft	Active	Type
Mi-24 Hind	20	Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.
Mi-8 Hip	16	Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
Su-25 Frogfoot	13	Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
L-39 Albatros	6	Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Su-30 Flanker-C	4	Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide.
Mi-2 Hoplite	3	Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Il-76 Candid	2	Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.

Full inventory in 2024