Albanian Air Force
Key facts
| Official Name | Albanian Air Force |
| Local Name | Forcat Ajrore Shqiptare |
| Country | ๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania |
| World rank | #122 |
| Active aircraft | 19 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
| Roundel |
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Global Air Force Index
| ๐ฅ Strategic Bombers | 0 | Nuclear-capable strike aircraft (highest weight) |
| โ๏ธ Combat Aircraft | 0 | Fighters, multirole & attack aircraft |
| ๐ Helicopters | 19 | Attack, transport & utility rotorcraft |
| ๐ซ Transport | 0 | Strategic & tactical airlift |
| ๐ Total Active | 19 | All aircraft types |
Methodology: Square root scaled index weighted by aircraft combat capability. Strategic bombers score highest due to nuclear strike capability.
Aircraft by type in 2026
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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19 | |
Origin countries of aircraft
| Country | Active Aircraft | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฉ๐ช Germany | 8 | |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | 8 | |
| ๐ซ๐ท France | 6 | |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | 1 | |
| ๐ฎ๐น Italy | 1 | |
Evolution of Albanian Air Force fleet
Overview
The Albania Air Force, officially known as the Forca Ajrore e Republikรซs sรซ Shqipรซrisรซ (FARSh), is the aerial warfare branch of the Albanian Armed Forces. Established on April 24, 1951, it is responsible for defending Albanian airspace and supporting ground forces during military operations. The Air Force operates under the Ministry of Defense and has its headquarters in Tirana. The primary mission of the Albania Air Force is to maintain the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Albania. It achieves this through a fleet of aircraft, which includes fighter jets, attack helicopters, transport planes, and surveillance drones. The Air Force has undergone several modernization efforts over the years to enhance its capabilities and effectiveness. Additionally, it participates in joint military exercises and collaborations with NATO and other allied nations for improved interoperability. The Albania Air Force plays a crucial role in ensuring the nation's security and contributes to regional stability.
Full inventory in 2026
Albanian Air Force
| Aircraft Type | Model | Origin Country | Model Year | Active | ๐ซ YoY | Ordered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BO105 | ![]() |
๐ฉ๐ช | 1970 | 4 | 0 |
0 |
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| H215M/AS532 | ![]() |
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ซ๐ท | 1978 | 4 | 0 |
0 |
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| Bell 205 | ![]() |
๐บ๐ธ | 1959 | 3 | 0 |
0 |
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| Bell 206 | ![]() |
๐บ๐ธ | 1967 | 3 | -2 |
0 |
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| S-70/UH-60A | ![]() |
๐บ๐ธ | 1979 | 2 | +2 |
4 |
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| H145 | ![]() |
๐ซ๐ท | 2002 | 2 | 0 |
0 |
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| AW109 | ![]() |
๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | 1976 | 1 | 0 |
0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated on 1 January 2025. Suggest a change







