Air Force and Anti-Aircraft Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnia-Herzegovina Air Force is the aviation branch of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established on December 1, 2005, it is a relatively new military force. The air force primarily operates rotary-wing aircraft, with no fixed-wing aircraft currently in its fleet. The primary focus of the Bosnia-Herzegovina Air Force is on providing aerial support for ground forces and conducting search and rescue missions. Notable assets include helicopters such as the Bell UH-1H Huey and the Bell 412, which are used for various military operations and humanitarian assistance. The air force is subordinate to the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and works closely with other branches of the military. Although the air force is relatively small in size and capability, it plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall operational capabilities of the country's armed forces.
Key facts
| Official Name | Air Force and Anti-Aircraft Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Local Name | Ваздухопловство и противваздухопловна одбрана Оружаних снага Босне и Херцеговине |
| Country | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| World rank | #115 |
| Active aircrafts | 22 (as of 2024) |
| Aircrafts on order | 0 |
Number of active aircrafts by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | 22 | |
Aircrafts most used by Bosnian air forces
| Aircraft | Active | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA340 Gazelle | 8 | French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. | |
| UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" | 8 | American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
| Mi-8 Hip | 6 | Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
Full inventory in 2024
Air Force Brigade of Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | SA341/342 | ||
| UH-1H | |||
| Mi-8/17 |