Argentine Air Force
The Argentine Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Argentina, or simply FAA) is the air force of Argentina and branch of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic. In 2018, it had 13,837 military and 6,900 civilian personnel. FAA commander in chief is general Xavier Isaac.
| Argentine Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Fuerza Aérea Argentina | |
Argentine Air Force wings | |
| Founded | 4 January 1945 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 13,837 personnel |
| Part of | Argentine Armed Forces |
| Nickname(s) | FAA |
| March | Spanish: Alas Argentinas "Argentine Wings" |
| Anniversaries | 10 August (anniversary) 1 May (Baptism of fire during the Falklands War) |
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| Website | argentina.gob.ar/fuerzaaerea |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Javier Milei |
| Chief of Staff of the Air Force | Brigadier Xavier Isaac |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-4AR, Pampa |
| Fighter | A-4AR |
| Helicopter | Bell 412, Bell 212, Hughes 500D, SA315, Mil Mi-171 |
| Patrol | Tucano |
| Reconnaissance | Pucará |
| Trainer | T-6 Texan II, Tucano, Pampa, Grob 120TP |
| Transport | C-130, DHC-6, C-12 Huron |
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