Slovak Air Force
The Slovakia Air Force, officially known as the Slovak Air Force, is the aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic. It was established on January 1, 1993, following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The main mission of the Slovakia Air Force is to protect the national airspace and provide support to ground forces. The air force operates primarily from two main bases: Zvolen and Malacky. Its fleet consists of a variety of aircraft, including fighters, transport planes, helicopters, and training aircraft. Notable aircraft in its inventory include the Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets, the Aero L-39 Albatros trainer aircraft, and the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The Slovakia Air Force also participates in international military exercises and is a member of NATO. Its primary responsibilities include air defense, reconnaissance, air transport, and combat support.
Key facts
| Official Name | Slovak Air Force |
| Local Name | Vzdušné sily Ozbrojených síl Slovenskej republiky |
| Country | 🇸🇰 Slovakia |
| World rank | #88 |
| Active aircrafts | 60 (as of 2024) |
| Aircrafts on order | 3 |
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Number of active aircrafts by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopters | 22 | |
| Combat aircrafts | 22 | |
| Training | 8 | |
| Transport | 7 | |
| Special missions | 1 | |
Aircrafts most used by Slovak air forces
| Aircraft | Active | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-17 Hip-H | 13 | Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions. | |
| F-16 Fighting Falcon | 12 | American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
| MiG-29 Fulcrum | 11 | Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally. | |
| UH-60 Black Hawk | 9 | American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
| L-39 Albatros | 7 | Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
| L-410 | 6 | Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
| G.222 | 2 | Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. | |
Full inventory in 2024
Slovak Air Force
| Aircraft Type | Model | Active | Ordered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat aircrafts | F-16V | 12 | |
| MiG-29 | 10 | ||
| Helicopters | Mi-17 | 13 | |
| S-70/UH-60M | 9 | ||
| Special missions | L-410 (Recce) | 1 | |
| Training | F-16V | 2 | |
| L-39 | 7 | ||
| MiG-29 | 1 | ||
| Transport | L-410 | 5 | |
| C-27J | 2 | 1 |