Tajik Air Force
The Tajikistan Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the armed forces of Tajikistan. It was established in 1992 after the country gained independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The current mission of the Tajikistan Air Force is to protect the territorial integrity of Tajikistan, enforce aviation security, and provide support to ground forces during peacetime and combat operations. The air force operates a modest fleet of aircraft, primarily consisting of Soviet-era platforms, including MiG-29 and Su-25 fighters, Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters, and An-26 and An-72 transport aircraft. The primary airbase is located at Dushanbe International Airport, with additional facilities spread across the country. The air force has undergone limited modernization efforts over the years and has focused on maintaining operational readiness. The Tajikistan Air Force has participated in joint military exercises with other countries, primarily focusing on counterterrorism and border security operations.
Key facts
| Official Name | Tajik Air Force |
| Local Name | Кутби бахши ҳавоии Қувваҳои Мусаллаҳи Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон (Kutbi bakhshi havoiï Quvvaï Musallahï Jumïuriyi Tojikiston) |
| Country | 🇹🇯 Tajikistan |
| World rank | #109 |
| Active aircrafts | 25 (as of 2024) |
| Aircrafts on order | 0 |
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Number of active aircrafts by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | 20 | |
| Training | 4 | |
| Transport | 1 | |
Aircrafts most used by Tajik air forces
| Aircraft | Active | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-8 Hip | 14 | Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
| Mi-24 Hind | 6 | Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles. | |
| L-39 Albatros | 4 | Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
| An-26 Curl | 1 | Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
Full inventory in 2024
Tajikstan Air Force
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | Mi-8 | 14 | |
| Mi-24 | 6 | ||
| Training | L-39 | 4 | |
| Transport | An-26 | 1 |