Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Armady Slovenskej Republiky Velitelstvo Vzdusnych Sil |
| English Title: |
| Slovakian Armed Forces Combat Air Force |
| Abbreviation: |
| ASR-VVS |
| First Established: |
| 1993 |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Slovakia |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
During the ‘velvet divorce’ of 1993, the existing Czechoslovak air force (Ceskoslovenske Vojenske Letectvo) was divided up in the ratio two to one in favour of the Czech Republic, based on population ratio, except for the MiG-29s which were divided equally, and the MiG-23s which all went to the Czech Republic Air Force. Since most of the key air force facilities and aircraft had been located in the portion of Czecholovakia which faced the NATO alliance, i.e. the Czech Republic, the Slovaks initially faced several problems in organising the new air force. These included establishing a new control and communications system, redeploying personnel and equipment to new locations, and upgrading the existing air base infrastructure to cope with the sudden influx from the west. On 1 March 1995 the air force completed the introduction of a western-style organisational structure, featuring Squadrons and Wings rather than the previous Soviet system based on Aviation Regiments. Initially known as Letectva a Protivzdu Obrany-Snej Slovenskej – LVPOS (Slovak Air Force and Air Defence Force), it was renamed to its present title on 1st January 2002.
Key Dates:
| Key Dates: | ||
| 1 January 1993 | Slovakian Air Force established | |
| 1 January 2002 | Air Force renamed Armady Slovenskej Republiky Velitelstvo Vzdusnych Sil | |
Current Status
To be added
Future Plans
Procurement of 18 multi-role fighter aircraft – candidates are used F-16A/Bs or new F-16s or Gripens.
Procurement of 6-10 new trainer/light attack aircraft – candidates include Hawk, L-159, MB339 and M346.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Slovakian military aircraft carry four-digit numerical serials, usually based on the airframe construction number, e.g. Mi-24D ‘0101’.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Trencin.
Organisational Structure
he air force was organised into three role specific Wings, each with between two and four Squadrons or Flights.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
List of Historical Orders of Battle – to be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The main air bases are Sliac, Malacky-Kuchyna and Presov.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
In addition to the main bases, some older bases have been closed and there are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
More Information
Books
Slovakian Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.
Magazines
World Air Power Journal No.25 p.151
Air Forces Monthly September 1996
Scramble No.209 October 1996
Scramble No.235 December 1998
Scramble No.244 September 1999
Websites
Official Slovak Air Force webpage