| Malagasy Air Force | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1961- Present |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Part of | Military of Madagascar |
| Garrison/HQ | Antananarivo |
| Nickname(s) | AAM |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mig-17 |
| Helicopter | Aérospatiale Alouette II |
| Trainer | Humbert Tétras, Aero Synergie J300 Joker |
| Transport | Yakovlev Yak-40, Boeing 737, Antonov An-26 |
A MiG-17 of the Malagasy Air Force
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A Malagasy Mig-21
The Malagasy Air Force (French) (language: Tafika Anabakabaka Malagasy) is the aerial warfare branch of the armed forces of Madagascar.
History[]
Madagascar has a small air force (Armée de l'Air Malgache) which mostly relies on its decaying MiG-17s.[1] Transport is performed by a single An-26 and two Yakovlev Yak-40s Transport is also supplemented by some Alouette IIs. Training is performed by the Aero Synergie J300 fleet. A number of MiG-17s as well as transport aircraft are in "open storage" at Ivato Airport outside Antananarivo.[2] The Madagascar Air Force has retired its MiG-21s and they are also in "open storage". Madagascar has many "bone yards" where old aircraft wrecks are stored.[3] The principal arms suppliers are the USSR, USA and France. in 1979 North Korea donated 4 MiG-21F's, one MiG-21UB and one MiG-17F as well as mechanics and spare parts.
Inventory[]
Current inventory[]
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Variant | In service | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft | ||||||
| Mikoyan MiG-17 | USSR | fighter | Mig-17F | 2[4] | ||
| Transport | ||||||
| Antonov An-26 | USSR | Transport | 1[4] | |||
| Cessna 337 Skymaster | United States | Transport | 2[4] | |||
| Yakovlev Yak-40 | USSR | VIP Transport | 2[4] | |||
| Boeing 737 | United States | VIP Transport | 2[4] | |||
| Communications | ||||||
| Cessna 310 | United States | Communications | 1[4] | |||
| Piper Aztec | United States | Communications | PA-23-250 Aztec D | 1[4] | ||
| Helicopters | ||||||
| Aérospatiale Alouette II | France | Multi-purpose helicopter | 4[4] | |||
| Mil Mi-8 | USSR | Utility helicopter | 2[4] | |||
| Trainer Aircraft | ||||||
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | United States | primary trainer | 172M | 4[4] | ||
| Aero Synergie J300 Joker | France | primary trainer | 2[4] | |||
| Humbert Tétras | France | primary trainer | 1[4] | |||
Retired Aircraft: Mikoyan MiG-21, Douglas DC-3, Aérospatiale Alouette III, Douglas C-53, Britten-Norman Defender, Cessna 337, Bell 47
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ Ansar (2013-05-26). "World Military and Police Forces: Madagascar". http://worldmilitaryintel.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/blog-post_2412.html.
- ↑ "Madagascar Air Force Boneyard: Tragic end of Douglas C-47s, Mig-21s and Antonovs - The Dakota Hunter" (in en-US). The Dakota Hunter. 2016-11-23. https://www.dc3dakotahunter.com/blog/madagascar-boneyard-tragic-end-of-c-47s-mig-21s-and-antonovs/.
- ↑ Pike, John. "Madagascar Air Force / Armée de l'Air Malgache" (in en). https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/africa/ma-af.htm.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 Pike, John. [https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/africa/ma-af.htm "Madagascar Air Force / Arm�e de l'Air Malgache"]. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/africa/ma-af.htm.
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