Togolese Air Force

The Togo Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Togolese Armed Forces. Established in 1960 following the country's independence from France, the Togo Air Force operates under the authority of the President of Togo. It primarily focuses on defending Togo's airspace and supporting ground forces during military operations. The air force is equipped with a small fleet of aircraft, including Russian-made helicopters (Mi-24, Mi-8, and Mi-35) and small fixed-wing aircraft for transport and training purposes. Over the years, the Togo Air Force has participated in various regional peacekeeping missions and exercises, demonstrating its commitment to international security efforts. It has also benefited from training and support from international partners, aiding its development and capability-building. The Togo Air Force's primary mission is to safeguard the country's territorial integrity and support national defense objectives.

Key facts

Official Name	Togolese Air Force
Local Name	Force aérienne togolaise
Country	🇹🇬 Togo
World rank	#126
Active aircrafts	17 (as of 2024)
Aircrafts on order	0
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Number of active aircrafts by type

Aircraft type	Active
Training	13
Transport	2
Helicopters	2

Aircrafts most used by Togolese air forces

Aircraft	Active	Type
MB-326K	6	Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
Alphajet	5	French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
King Air 90	2	American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward.
SA340 Gazelle	2	French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
TB-30 Epsilon	2	French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training.

Full inventory in 2024