Albanian Air Force
Key facts
Official Name | Albanian Air Force |
Local Name | Forcat Ajrore Shqiptare |
Country | ๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania |
World rank | #123 |
Active aircrafts | 19 as of 2025 |
Aircrafts on order | 4 |
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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.
Origin countries of aircrafts
Country | Active Aircraft | |
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๐บ๐ธ United States | 8 | |
๐ฉ๐ช Germany | 8 | |
๐ซ๐ท France | 6 | |
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | 1 | |
๐ฎ๐น Italy | 1 |
Evolution of Albanian Air Force fleet
Aircrafts by type in 2025
Aircraft type | Active | |
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19 |
Full inventory in 2025
Albanian Air Force
Aircraft Type | Model | Origin Country | Model Year | Active | ๐ซ YoY | Ordered | |
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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 |