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 aircrafts | 61 as of 2025 |
Aircrafts on order | 0 |
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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 | |
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🇨🇳 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 | |
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44 | |
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7 | |
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2 |
Full inventory in 2025
Abkhazian Air Force
Aircraft Type | Model | Origin Country | Model Year | Active | 𝚫 YoY | Ordered | |
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Mi-24 | 🇨🇳 | 1972 | 2 | 0 |
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Mi-8 | 🇨🇳 | 1967 | 2 | 0 |
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