Georgian Air Force
The Georgia Air Force is the air warfare branch of the Georgia Defense Forces. It was established on May 14, 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Air Force is responsible for conducting air defense operations, providing close air support to ground forces, and participating in joint and coalition operations. The primary mission of the Georgia Air Force is to protect the nation's airspace and safeguard the country against potential external threats. It maintains a fleet of various aircraft, including fighter jets, transport planes, and helicopters, which are operated by well-trained pilots and support personnel. The Georgia Air Force has participated in several international military exercises and missions to enhance its operational capabilities. It closely collaborates with other branches of the Georgia Defense Forces and regularly conducts joint training exercises to ensure readiness and effectiveness. The Georgia Air Force plays a crucial role in maintaining national security and defending the country's territorial integrity.
Key facts
| Official Name | Georgian Air Force |
| Local Name | แกแแฅแแ แแแแแแก แกแแแฎแแแ แ แกแแฐแแแ แ แซแแแแแ (Sakartvelos samkhedro sahaero dzalebi) |
| Country | ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia |
| World rank | #84 |
| Active aircrafts | 66 (as of 2024) |
| Aircrafts on order | 0 |
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Number of active aircrafts by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | 42 | |
| Training | 12 | |
| Combat aircrafts | 10 | |
| Transport | 2 | |
Aircrafts most used by Georgian air forces
| Aircraft | Active | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-8 Hip | 17 | Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
| UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" | 12 | American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
| Mi-24 Hind | 11 | Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles. | |
| Su-25 Frogfoot | 10 | Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. | |
| L-39 Albatros | 8 | Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
| L-29 Delfin | 4 | Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
| An-28 Cash | 2 | Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era. | |
| Mi-14 Haze | 2 | Soviet-made amphibious helicopter, known for Cold War-era naval usage, including anti-submarine and anti-ship roles. | |
Full inventory in 2024
Abkhazian Air Force
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | Mi-24 | ||
| Mi-8 |
Georgian Land Forces
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat aircrafts | Su-25 | ||
| Helicopters | Mi-24 | ||
| Mi-14 | |||
| Mi-8/171 | |||
| UH-1H | |||
| Training | L-39 | ||
| L-29 | |||
| Transport | An-28 |