Air Command of Cyprus | |
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Διοίκηση Αεροπορίας Κύπρου (Greek) Kıbrıs Hava Komutanlığı (Turkish) | |
Founded | 1964 |
Country | Cyprus |
Branch | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 1,200 personnel 20 helicopters, 2 fixed wing aircraft, 4 unmanned aerial vehicles. On order: 4 helicopters + 4 UAVs |
Part of | Cypriot National Guard |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Βrigadier General Christou Christos |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Fin flash |
The Cyprus Air Command (Greek: Διοίκηση Αεροπορίας Κύπρου, romanized: Dioikisi Aeroporias Kyprou, Turkish: Kıbrıs Hava Komutanlığı), also known as the Cyprus Air Force or Cypriot Air Force, is the armed air wing of the National Guard. This force is equipped with attack and anti-tank helicopters, surface-to-air missile systems and integrated radar systems.