This article is currently affected by the ongoing Sudanese civil war (2023–present). Any given information provided here may become quickly dated or inaccurate due to the developing situation. Be aware that truly accurate information may not be available until the conflict is over. |
Sudanese Air Force | |
---|---|
| |
Founded | 1956 |
Country | Sudan |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 13,000 personnel |
Part of | Sudanese Armed Forces |
Equipment | 166 aircraft[1] |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Air Force Commander | Essam al-Din Saeed |
Insignia | |
Fin flash | |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | Su-24, Su-25, Nanchang Q-5 |
Fighter | MiG-29, MiG-23, MiG-21, Chengdu J-7, Shenyang J-6 |
Helicopter | Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-17, Bell 205, Bell 212 |
Attack helicopter | Mil Mi-24, Mil Mi-35 |
Trainer | Hongdu JL-8, Guizhou JL-9 |
Transport | Il-76, An-12, An-26, An-30, An-32, C-130, DHC-5 |
The Sudanese Air Force (Arabic: القوّات الجوّيّة السودانيّة, romanized: Al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya) is the air force operated by the Republic of the Sudan. As such it is part of the Sudanese Armed Forces.[2]
:0
was invoked but never defined (see the help page).