Mexican Air Force | |
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Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | |
Founded | 1913 |
Country | Mexico |
Branch | Mexican Army |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 30,517 (2024) |
Part of | Mexican Armed Forces |
Nickname(s) | FAM |
Motto(s) |
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Anniversaries | 10 February |
Engagements | |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Bertín Hernández Mercado[1] |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Fin flash | |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | PC-7, PC-9M, MD 500, T-6C+ |
Electronic warfare | Embraer R-99 |
Helicopter | Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-17, EC-725, UH-60, MD 500 |
Interceptor | Northrop F-5E |
Reconnaissance | C-90A King Air, Sabreliner 75A, Fairchild C-26 |
Trainer | PC-7, PC-9M |
Transport | C-130, Boeing 787, Boeing 757, IAI Arava, Antonov An-32 |
The Mexican Air Force (FAM; Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Mexicana) is the air service branch of the Mexican Armed Forces. It is a component of the Mexican Army and as such overseen by the National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA). The objective of the FAM is to defend the integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Mexico. Its auxiliary tasks include internal security, assisting with public works, and natural disaster management. As of 2023, its commander is Bertín Hernández Mercado.[1]