Guatemalan Air Force

The Guatemala Air Force, also known as the Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca (FAG), is the aerial warfare branch of the Guatemalan Armed Forces. It was officially established on June 20, 1921. The main objective of the FAG is to protect Guatemalan airspace, support ground forces, and conduct national security operations. The force primarily operates with a fleet of American-made aircraft, including helicopters, transport planes, and fighter jets. The FAG has participated in various missions, including border patrols, counter-narcotics operations, search and rescue missions, and disaster relief efforts. In addition, the air force provides transportation and logistical support to the Guatemalan government. Over the years, the FAG has undergone several upgrade programs to enhance its capabilities and maintain its operational readiness. It operates from several airbases across the country, with its headquarters located in Guatemala City. The FAG collaborates with other countries through bilateral agreements and participates in international exercises to strengthen its capabilities and maintain good relations with neighboring states.

Key facts

Official Name	Guatemalan Air Force
Local Name	Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca
Country	🇬🇹 Guatemala
World rank	#103
Active aircrafts	34 (as of 2024)
Aircrafts on order	0
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Number of active aircrafts by type

Aircraft type	Active
Helicopters	17
Transport	9
Training	4
Combat aircrafts	4

Aircrafts most used by Guatemalan air forces

Aircraft	Active	Type
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"	12	American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
208 Caravan	5	American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
206 JetRanger	4	American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
T-35 Pillan	4	Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
A-37 Dragonfly	3	Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
King Air 90	2	American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.
DC-3	1	American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
DHC-6 Twin Otter	1	Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
H125M / AS550 Fennec	1	French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
PC-7 Turbo Trainer	1	Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.

Full inventory in 2024