Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Herausgegeben:Miller, Frederic P.; Vandome, Agnes F.; McBrewster, John

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo Air Force, is the air force branch of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. From 1971 to 1997, the Air Force was known as the Zaire Air Force. All military aircraft in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are operated by the Air Force. Jane''s World Air Forces states that the Air Force has an estimated strength of 1,800 personnel and is organised into two Air Groups. These Groups command five wings and nine squadrons, of which not all are operational. Air Group is located at Kinshasa and consists of Liaison Wing, Training Wing and Logistical Wing and has a strength of five squadrons. Tactical Air Group is located at Kaminia and consists of Pursuit and Attack Wing and Tactical Transport Wing and has a strength of four squadrons. Foreign private military companies have reportedly been contracted to provide the DRC''s aerial reconnaissance capability using small propeller aircraft fitted with sophisticated equipment.

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• Verlag: Alphascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm
• ISBN-13: 9786131699900
• ISBN-10: 6131699909
• Artikelnr.: 29817339