Nicaraguan Air Force

Nicaraguan Air Force
Fuerza Aérea Nicaragüense
Founded1938
Country Nicaragua
BranchAir Force
Size21 aircraft
Part ofNicaraguan Armed Forces
ColorsRed, Black and yellow
Anniversaries31 July[1]
Insignia
Former Roundel 1979-1990
Former roundel (1936–1980)
Aircraft flown
Utility helicopterMi-17
TrainerCessna 185, Cessna T-41D
TransportCessna 337, PA-28, AN-26
A Nicaraguan Beechcraft King Air sits on the tarmac at La Aurora International Airport

The Nicaraguan Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Nicaragüense) is the air defense branch of the armed forces of Nicaragua. It continues the former Sandinista air units. Before 1979 the Nicaraguan National Guard had some air units (Fuerza Aérea de la Guardia Nacional).

  1. ^ "Air Force Day in Nicaragua / February 1, 2022".