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| Algerian Air Force القوات الجوية الجزائرية Al Quwwat aljawwiya aljaza'eriiya |
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|---|---|
| Active | 1962 |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Size | 632 aircraft / 245 armed helicopters |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Su-30MKA, Su-24, L-39ZA, Mi-24, Yakovlev Yak-130 |
| Fighter | Su-30MKA, MiG-29 |
| Interceptor | MiG-25, Su-30MKA |
| Patrol | Fokker F27, King Air 200T |
| Reconnaissance | MiG-25R, Seeker, Su-24, Mirach-100, Beechcraft 1900D HISAR |
| Trainer | Z 142, T-34C, L-39ZA, Yak-130 |
| Transport | C-130, Il-76, C-295, Mi-8, Mi-17, |
The Algerian Air Force (QJJ) is the aerial arm of the Algerian People's Military.
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Inventory
In 2006 a large contract with Russia provided for over 80 top modern fighters, yet to be delivered. The QJJ presently maintains an inventory of 440 aircraft, including 213 jet combat aircraft(242 in total)[citation needed], 73 transport and patrol aircraft, 31 trainers, and 245 helicopters.
| Aircraft | Source | Type | Versions | In service[1] | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter Aircraft | ||||||
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |  Soviet Union |
Bomber Fighter |
MiG-23BN
MiG-23MF |
17
12 |
second raw | |
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 | Soviet Union /  Ukraine |
Interceptor Reconnaissance Training |
MiG-25 total
MiG-25PDS MiG-25RBSh MiG-25PU |
25
16 6 3 |
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| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 |  Russia /  Belarus / Ukraine |
Multirole Fighter | MiG-29 | 65 | ||
| Sukhoi Su-24 | Russia |
Strike Reconnaissance Electronic Warfare |
Su-24Bis Su-24MR Su-24MP |
38 4 2 |
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| Sukhoi Su-30 | Russia |
Multirole Fighter | Su-30MKA | 28 | 28 will be delivered until 2011 | |
| Sukhoi Su-35 | Russia |
Multirole Fighter | Su-35BM | 34 | Under negociations | |
| Trainer Aircraft | ||||||
| Aero L-39 Albatros |  Czechoslovakia |
Advanced Trainer; Light attack | L-39ZA / L-39 C | 45/7 | ||
| Beechcraft T-34 Mentor |  United States |
Trainer | T-34C | 0 | Phased out | |
| Yakovlev Yak-130 | Russia |
advanced trainer light attack |
Yak-130 | 0 | 16 on order (delivered by end 2010) | |
| Zlin Z-142 | Algeria/ Czechoslovakia |
Trainer | Z-142 | 25 | ||
| Transports | ||||||
| Beechcraft King Air | United States |
Utility Transport | C90B | 3 | ||
| Raytheon 200 | United States |
Utility Transport | Raytheon 200 Raytheon 200T |
8 2 |
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| Raytheon 1900D | United States |
Utility Transport | Raytheon 1900D | 12 | ||
| CASA C-295 |  Spain |
Transport Maritime Patrol |
C-295
C-295 MSA/MPA |
6
4 ordered |
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| Fokker F27 Friendship |  Netherlands |
Transport Maritime Patrol |
F27-400 | 2 | ||
| Gulfstream IVSP | United States |
VIP Transport | 4 | |||
| Ilyushin Il-76 | Soviet Union / Russia |
Transport Transport |
Il-76MD
Il-76TD |
3
9 |
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| Lockheed C-130 Hercules | United States |
Transport | C-130H
C-130H-30 |
9
8 |
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| Tanker | ||||||
| Ilyushin Il-78 | Soviet Union / Russia |
Tanker | Il-78M/T | 6 | ||
| Helicopters | ||||||
| Bell 412 | United States |
Transport Helicopter | 412EP | 3 | VIP and utility transport | |
| Eurocopter AS 355 Ecureuil |  France |
Utility Helicopter | AS 355N AS 555N |
19 | ||
| Kamov Ka-32 | Soviet Union |
SAR | Ka-32T/Ka-32C | 5 | ||
| Mil Mi-2 |  Poland |
Utility Helicopter | Mi-2 | 21 | For basic training. Some helicopters are used by security forces (Gendarmerie Nationale) | |
| Mil Mi-8 | Soviet Union |
Transport Helicopter | Mi-8 | 33 | ||
| Mil Mi-17 | Russia |
Attack Helicopter | Mi-17 | 42 | Upgrading underway to SuperHip with ATE systems | |
| Mil Mi-24 | Soviet Union/ Ukraine |
Attack Helicopter | Mi-24MKIII SuperHind | 38 | Upgrading underway from MKIII to MKIV format with ATE systems and named Agile SuperHind[2] | |
| AgustaWestland Super Lynx |  United Kingdom |
ASuW | 0 | 4 on order [2] | ||
| AgustaWestland EH101 | United Kingdom /  Italy |
SAR/CSAR | EH101 | 0 | 6 on order [2] | |
Future Equipment
100 helicopters,including both AW109A and AW109 LUH models. The larger twin-engine AW139 helicopters are also reportedly part of the deal.
References
- ^ Aviation Week & Space Technology 2009, 26 JAN 2009 Web.23 Jul 2009. <http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/sourcebook/content.jsp?channelName=pro&story=xml/sourcebook_xml/2009/01/26/AW_01_26_2009_p0240-112924-03.xml&headline=World%20Military%20Aircraft%20Inventory%20-%20Algeria>.
- ^ a b c Order of Battle - Algeria
See also
External links
- (French) Algerian Air Force and military videos
- (French) http://www.algaf.bravehost.com/index.htm
- http://www.xairforces.net/gallery.asp?id=33 Algerian Air Force Pictures
- (French) http://www.avions-militaires.net/dossiers/armee-air/dza.php
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