Paraguayan Air Force

The Paraguay Air Force, also known as Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya (FAP), is the air warfare branch of the Paraguayan Armed Forces. Established on October 17, 1944, the FAP primarily focuses on aerial defense, reconnaissance, and air support missions. Its headquarters is located in the capital city of Asunción. The FAP operates a modest fleet that includes various aircraft types. As of 2021, these include Cessna A-37 Dragonfly light attack aircraft, Embraer EMB 312 Tucano training aircraft, Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, and Cessna 402C utility aircraft for transport and patrolling purposes. The Paraguay Air Force has historically demonstrated a strong commitment to regional security and has actively participated in United Nations peacekeeping operations. It has also cooperated with neighboring countries, particularly Brazil, in joint military exercises and training. The FAP's capabilities are periodically updated through limited acquisitions of new aircraft and equipment, allowing it to maintain a credible defense capability.

Key facts

Official Name	Paraguayan Air Force
Local Name	Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya
Country	🇵🇾 Paraguay
World rank	#100
Active aircrafts	39 (as of 2024)
Aircrafts on order	0
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Number of active aircrafts by type

Aircraft type	Active
Training	15
Helicopters	14
Transport	9
Special missions	1

Aircrafts most used by Paraguayan 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.
T-35 Pillan	9	Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
EMB 312 Tucano	6	Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
208 Caravan	5	American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
C-212 Aviocar	3	Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s.
H125M / AS550 Fennec	2	French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
Beechcraft Baron	1	American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
DA62	1	Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.

Full inventory in 2024