Chadian Air Force
The Chadian Air Force (Arabic: القوات الجوية التشادية) is the aviation branch of the Chad National Army. It was formed in 1961 as the Chadian National Flight/Squadron (Escadrille Nationale Tchadienne or ENT).
| Chadian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| القوات الجوية التشادية | |
Chadian Air Force roundel | |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Country | Chad |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 350 personnel |
| Part of | Chad National Army |
| Engagements | Chadian Civil War (1965–1979) Chadian–Libyan conflict Chadian Civil War (2005–2010) Boko Haram insurgency |
| Insignia | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Su-25 |
| Fighter | MiG-29 |
| Helicopter | Mil Mi-24, Mil Mi-17, Eurocopter Fennec |
| Reconnaissance | Cessna 208 |
| Trainer | Pilatus PC-9, Pilatus PC-7, SF.260 |
| Transport | Antonov An-26, C-130 Hercules, C-27J Spartan, Cessna 208 |
The force shares a base with French forces at N'Djamena International Airport.
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