Bolivian Air Force

Key facts

Official Name Bolivian Air Force
Local Name Fuerza AΓ©rea Boliviana
CountryπŸ‡§πŸ‡΄ Bolivia
World rank#86
Active aircrafts63 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Bolivia air force

Overview

The Bolivia Air Force, officially known as the Fuerza AΓ©rea Boliviana (FAB), is the aerial warfare branch of the Bolivian Armed Forces. It was established on October 17, 1928, making it one of the oldest air forces in the Americas. The FAB's primary responsibilities include defending Bolivian airspace, providing air support to ground forces, and conducting search and rescue operations. The air force has a diverse inventory of aircraft, including various fighter jets, transport planes, and helicopters. Notably, in recent years, the FAB has focused on upgrading its fleet with the acquisition of new aircraft and modernization programs. The air force has played a significant role in various historic and contemporary conflicts, including the Chaco War, which occurred between Bolivia and Paraguay in the 1930s. Additionally, the FAB has participated in international peacekeeping missions and humanitarian operations, showcasing its versatility and commitment to regional stability.

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States 28
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France 11
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China 9
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czech Republic 8
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany 6
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistan 4
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom 2
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada 2
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland 2
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands 1

Evolution of Bolivian Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Helicopter Helicopter 27
Training Training 13
Transport Transport 11
Other missions Other missions 6
Combat Combat 6

Full inventory in 2025

Bolivian Air Force

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active 𝚫 YoY Ordered
CombatCombat K-8 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° 1994 4
0
0
CombatCombat PC-7 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ 1978 2
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter UH-1H πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1959 11
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter H215M/AS332 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 1978 6
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter H125M/AS350 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 1990 2
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter H145 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 2002 2
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter SE3160 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 1961 1
0
0
TransportTransport C-130B/H πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1956 4
0
0
TransportTransport Jetstream 31 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 1982 2
0
0
TransportTransport Learjet 35 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 1973 2
0
0
TransportTransport Cessna 402 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1967 1
0
0
TrainingTraining Zlin 242 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ 1970 8
0
0
TrainingTraining R44 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1993 5
0
0
Other missionsOther missions King Air 90/200/250/350 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1964 5
0
0

Bolivian Army

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active 𝚫 YoY Ordered
HelicopterHelicopter Z-9 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 1994 5
0
0
TransportTransport F27 πŸ‡³πŸ‡± 1958 1
0
0
Other missionsOther missions King Air 90 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1964 1
0
0

Bolivian Navy

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active 𝚫 YoY Ordered
TransportTransport Cessna 340 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1972 1
0
0
Various public data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.