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Djibouti Air Force
The Djibouti Air Force (Force Aerienne du Djibouti- FAD ) was formed after the independence of June 27 1977.
The Djibouti Air Force has, for some time, been primarily concerned with logistical support and communications duties only, but in 2005 added a modest combat capability acquiring three Mi-24 'Hind' attack helicopters.
France plays a vital role in Djibouti with more than 3000 military personnel stationed. Air defense carried out by Armee de l'Air (French Air Force) Mirage F-1C fighters backed by SA 330 Puma's of the Escadron de transport d'Outre Mer while the Armee de Terre (French Army) utilizing the SA 330 Puma's in various transport roles for the Foreign Legion.
Janes Assessment (Jane's World Air Forces dated Oct 05, 2011) of the Djibouti Air Force is:
Been primarily concerned with logistical support and communications duties, but in 2005 added a modest combat capability in the form of Mi-24 'Hind' attack helicopters.
| Aircraft |
Type |
In service |
| Transport |
| CASA C-212 Aviocar |
Transport |
1 |
| Cessna 208 Caravan |
Light Transport |
1 |
| Cessna 402 |
Corporate Transport |
1 |
| Antonov An-28 |
Transport |
1 |
| Let L-410 Turbolet |
Transport Aircraft |
3 |
| Dassault Falcon 20 |
Corporate Jet |
1 |
| Dassault Falcon 50 |
Corporate Jet |
1 |
| Boeing 737 |
Transport |
1 |
| Boeing 727 |
Transport |
1 |
| Trainers |
| Cessna 206 |
Light Aircraft |
1 |
| SOCATA Rallye |
Trainer Aircraft |
1 |
| Helicopter |
| Mil Mi-24 |
Attack Helicopter |
3 |
| Mil Mi-8 |
Transport |
4 |
| Mil Mi-2 |
Transport |
6 |
| Eurocopter AS355 |
Transport |
4 |
| Mil Mi-17 |
Transport |
2 |
| Bell 412 |
Utility Helicopter |
3 |