Guyana Defence Force Air Command
The Guyana Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Guyana Defence Force. It was formally established on April 1, 1968. The primary role of the Guyana Air Force is to conduct air defense operations and provide air support to the Guyana Defence Force in fulfilling its missions. The Air Force operates a small fleet of aircraft, consisting mainly of helicopters and light fixed-wing aircraft. Its current inventory includes helicopters such as the Bell 206, Bell 412, and Mi-8, as well as fixed-wing aircraft such as the Cessna 206 and Britten-Norman Islander. The Guyana Air Force plays a vital role in supporting national security and providing disaster relief efforts within Guyana. It also conducts regular joint exercises and training with regional and international partners. Throughout its history, the Guyana Air Force has worked to maintain a capable and effective force to safeguard the country's airspace and support ground operations.
Key facts
| Official Name | Guyana Defence Force Air Command |
| Local Name | Guyana Defence Force Air Corps |
| Country | 🇬🇾 Guyana |
| World rank | #139 |
| Active aircrafts | 8 (as of 2024) |
| Aircrafts on order | 4 |
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Number of active aircrafts by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport | 5 | |
| Helicopters | 3 | |
Aircrafts most used by Guyanese air forces
| Aircraft | Active | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyvan | 3 | British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
| 206 JetRanger | 2 | American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
| BN-2B Defender | 2 | British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. | |
| UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" | 1 | American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
| 429 GlobalRanger | 0 | Canadian light utility helicopter, recognized for emergency medical, law enforcement, and corporate transport services since 2009. | |
Full inventory in 2024
Guyana Defence Force
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | Bell 206 | ||
| Bell 412 | |||
| Bell 429 | |||
| Transport | Skyvan | ||
| BN-2 |