Military Aviation Digest — Week 16, 2023
Week 16, 2023 · 17 Apr – 23 Apr 2023
Between 17 April and 23 April 2023, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 5 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Sudan was the most active air force this week with 2 events.
3events · 5lost/retired · 2countries · 3aircraft types
Mon
17 Apr
Tue
1
18 Apr
🇸🇩
-2
Su-25
Sudan · Khartoum, Sudan
Wed
19 Apr
Thu
2
20 Apr
🇷🇺
-1
Mi-24/35
Russia · Sea of Azov near Kyrylivka,…
🇸🇩
-2
FTC-2000
Sudan · Khartoum, Sudan
Fri
21 Apr
Sat
22 Apr
Sun
23 Apr
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Mi-24/35
Sea of Azov near Kyrylivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Mi-35M crashed on the Azov Sea near Kyrylivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Two crew members died.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
| 20 Apr | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
FTC-2000
Khartoum, Sudan |
-2 active |
FTC-2000 advanced jet trainers destroyed during the early phase of the conflict.
oryxspioenkop.com |
| 18 Apr | 🇸🇩 Sudan |
Su-25
Khartoum, Sudan |
-2 active |
Su-25 close air support aircraft destroyed during fighting at Khartoum-area air bases.
oryxspioenkop.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 16 of 2023?
3 air force events were recorded between 17 April–23 April 2023, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
5 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Sudan recorded the most events in week 16 of 2023, with 2 reported inventory changes.