Hungarian Air Force
The Hungarian Air Force (Hungarian: Magyar Légierő, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈmɒɟɒr ˈleːgijɛrøː]), is the air force branch of the Hungarian Defence Forces.
| Hungarian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Magyar Légierő | |
Emblem of the Hungarian Air Force | |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Country | Hungary |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 5,750 active duty personnel 90 aircraft |
| Part of | Hungarian Defence Forces |
| Headquarters | Budapest |
| Anniversaries | 15 August |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Nándor Kilián |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | JAS 39 Gripen |
| Helicopter | Airbus H125, Airbus H145M |
| Attack helicopter | Mil Mi-24 |
| Trainer | Zlin 242 |
| Transport | Airbus A319, Dassault Falcon 7X |
The primary focus of the present Hungarian Air Force lies in defensive operations. The flying units operate are organised into a single command; under the Air Command and Control Centre.
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