Honduran Air Force

The Honduras Air Force, officially known as the Fuerza Aérea Hondureña (FAH), was established on April 14, 1931. Its primary objective is air defense and surveillance of national airspace. The FAH operates under the command of the Ministry of Defense and is responsible for safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Honduras. The air force comprises various units, including combat, transport, reconnaissance, and training squadrons. Its aircraft inventory consists of aging but operational platforms, such as the A-37B Dragonfly, UH-1H Huey II helicopters, and Cessna 206 and 337 aircraft. The FAH often engages in joint military exercises with partner nations to enhance its capabilities and foster international cooperation. While limited in resources and faced with budgetary constraints, the Honduras Air Force has maintained a readiness posture to respond to internal and external threats, such as drug trafficking organizations and natural disasters.

Key facts

Official Name	Honduran Air Force
Local Name	Fuerza Aérea Hondureña
Country	🇭🇳 Honduras
World rank	#96
Active aircrafts	43 (as of 2024)
Aircrafts on order	1
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Number of active aircrafts by type

Aircraft type	Active
Combat aircrafts	13
Transport	11
Training	10
Helicopters	8
Special missions	1

Aircrafts most used by Honduran air forces

Aircraft	Active	Type
A-37 Dragonfly	9	Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations.
EMB 312 Tucano	8	Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"	7	American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
208 Caravan	4	American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
F-5E Tiger II	4	American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
500	3	American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century.
F-5 Freedom Fighter	2	American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts.
L-410	2	Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Bo 105	1	German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s.
King Air 90	1	American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.

Full inventory in 2024