Georgian Air Force

Key facts

Official Name Georgian Air Force
Local Name საქართველოს სამხედრო საჰაერო ძალები (Sakartvelos samkhedro sahaero dzalebi)
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
World rank#87
Active aircrafts61 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Georgia air force

Overview

The Georgia Air Force is the air warfare branch of the Georgia Defense Forces. It was established on May 14, 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Air Force is responsible for conducting air defense operations, providing close air support to ground forces, and participating in joint and coalition operations. The primary mission of the Georgia Air Force is to protect the nation's airspace and safeguard the country against potential external threats. It maintains a fleet of various aircraft, including fighter jets, transport planes, and helicopters, which are operated by well-trained pilots and support personnel. The Georgia Air Force has participated in several international military exercises and missions to enhance its operational capabilities. It closely collaborates with other branches of the Georgia Defense Forces and regularly conducts joint training exercises to ensure readiness and effectiveness. The Georgia Air Force plays a crucial role in maintaining national security and defending the country's territorial integrity.

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
🇨🇳 Ex-USSR 37
🇺🇸 United States 14
🇨🇿 Czech Republic 8
🇺🇦 Ukraine 2

Evolution of Georgian Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Helicopter Helicopter 44
Training Training 8
Combat Combat 7
Transport Transport 2

Full inventory in 2025

Abkhazian Air Force

Georgian Land Forces

Aircraft Type Model Origin Country Model Year Active 𝚫 YoY Ordered
CombatCombat Su-25 🇨🇳 1981 7
+7
0
HelicopterHelicopter Mi-8/171 🇨🇳 1967 15
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter UH-1H 🇺🇸 1959 14
+2
0
HelicopterHelicopter Mi-24 🇨🇳 1972 9
0
0
HelicopterHelicopter Mi-14 🇨🇳 1975 2
0
0
TransportTransport An-28 🇺🇦 1986 2
0
0
TrainingTraining L-39 🇨🇿 1972 8
0
0
Various public data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.