Chadian Air Force

Chadian Air Force
القوات الجوية التشادية
Chadian Air Force roundel
Founded1961; 63 years ago (1961)
Country Chad
TypeAir force
RoleAerial warfare
Size350 personnel[1]
Part ofChad National Army
EngagementsChadian Civil War (1965–1979)
Chadian–Libyan conflict
Chadian Civil War (2005–2010)
Boko Haram insurgency
Insignia
Fin flash
Aircraft flown
AttackSu-25
FighterMiG-29
HelicopterMil Mi-24, Mil Mi-17, Eurocopter Fennec
ReconnaissanceCessna 208
TrainerPilatus PC-9, Pilatus PC-7, SF.260
TransportAntonov An-26, C-130 Hercules, C-27J Spartan, Cessna 208

The Chadian Air Force (Arabic: القوات الجوية التشادية) is the aviation branch of the Chad National Army. It was formed in 1961 as the Chadian National Flight/Squadron (Escadrille Nationale Tchadienne or ENT).

The force shares a base with French forces at N'Djamena International Airport.

  1. ^ International Institute for Strategic Studies (25 February 2021). The Military Balance 2021. London: Routledge. p. 457. ISBN 9781032012278.