Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Ministerio de Defensa Nacional |
| English Title: |
| Paraguayan Ministry of National Defence |
| Abbreviation: |
| MINDEF |
| First Established: |
| 19?? |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Paraguay |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Ministerio de Defensa Nacional (MINDEF) or, Paraguayan Ministry of National Defence, has operated a number of light aircraft separately from the Air Force since at least the 1960s.
Key Dates
| 196? | MINDEF aviation section established. |
Current Status
The MINDEF aircraft are used primarily for transport and communication.
Future Plans
No plans known.
Markings
National Insignia
MIDEF aircraft operate in civilian colour schemes with the national flag on the tail fin. No service titles are displayed.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All MINDEF aircraft carry Paraguayan civil aircraft registrations in the ZP-MDx sequence.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna U206G Stationair | 1 | 1 | 0 | Transport |
| Cessna 310R | 1 | 1 | 0 | Transport |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin | Beech A36 Bonanza | 2 | 1973 | 1999 | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 180 | 1 | 1962 | ? | USA |
| Cessna U206G Stationair | 1 | 1996 | present | FAP |
| Cessna 310R | 1 | 1996 | present | FAP |
| Piper PA-?? | 1 | 1962 | ? | ? |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Ministerio de Defensa Nacional, Asuncion.
Organisational Structure
Not applicable.
Current Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All aircraft are based at the Silvio Pettirossi IAP.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
The main base has been Silvio Pettirossi International Airport.
More Information
Books
Paraguay Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Magazines
No feature articles known.
Websites
World Air Forces Directory 2006/2007 (Ian Carroll)
World Air Forces Directory 2013/14 (Ian Carroll)
Scramble Database Paraguay
World Survey of Civil Aviation – South America