| Squadron | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopter Unit | Mi-24, SA 316 | Bujumbura |
| Helicopter Unit | SA 342 | Bujumbura |
| Training Unit | SF-260 | Bujumbura |
Air Wing
Current Order of Battle
All-Time Aircraft Used List
Burundi Army Aviation
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale SA 316 Alouette III | 4 | 1966 | current | France |
| Aerospatiale AS 350B Ecureuil | 1 | 1994 | 2006 | France |
| Aerospatiale SA 342L Gazelle | 4 | 1983 | current | France |
| Cessna FRA.150L | 3 | 1973 | 2006 | France |
| Dassault Falcon 50 | 1 | 1992 | 2004 | France |
| Dornier Do 27Q-4 | 1 | 1966 | 1999 | W. Germany |
| Douglas C-47 Dakota | 4 | 1969 | 2006 | ? |
| Mil Mi-8T ‘Hip’ | 2 | 1998 | 2007 | Russia |
| Mil Mi-8MTV-1 ‘Hip’ | 1 | 19?? | 2009 | Bulgaria |
| Mil Mi-24 ‘Hind’ | 3 | 2002 | current | Ukraine |
| SIAI Marchetti SF.260C | 3 | 1981 | current | Italy |
| SIAI Marchetti SF.260WB Warrior | 4 | 1981 | current | Italy/Libya |
Current Aircraft Inventory
Burundi Army Aviation
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mil Mi-24 ‘Hind’ | 3 | 3 | 0 | Attack |
| Sud Aviation SA 316 Alouette III | 4 | 3 | 0 | Liaison |
| Aerospatiale SA 342 Gazelle | 4 | 3 | 0 | Liaison |
| SIAI Marchetti SF-260C | 3 | 1 | 0 | Trainer/Attack |
| SIAI Marchetti SF-260WB Warrior | 4 | 4 | 0 | Trainer/Attack |
Air Wing
Regional Security System
History
The unit was formed in 1999 with the arrival of the first aircraft.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild C-26A | 2 | 1999 – Present | RSS-A1, RSS-A2 |
Unit Markings
|
RSS Air Wing |
|---|
 |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Grantley Adams IAP, Barbados | 1999 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2013/04 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Air Wing
Belize Defence Force
History
The Air Wing of the Belize Defence Force was formed in 1983.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britten-Norman BN-2B Defender | 2 | 1983 – Present | BDF-01, BDF-02 |
| Dornier Do-27 | 1 | 1987 – 1990 | BDF-03 |
| Cessna 182J | 1 | 1996 – Present | BDF-03 |
| Slingsby T-67M-200 Firefly | 1 | 1996 – Present | BDF-04 |
| Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander | 1 | 2000 – Present | BDF-05 |
| Beech A90 King Air | 1 | 2004 – 2006 | BDF-06 |
| Ayres S-2R/T Turbo Trush (DOSAW) | 3 | 1988 – n/a | N3100E, N3100N, N3090M |
| Bell UH-1H Iroquois (DOSAW) | 1 | 1990 – 2000 | N81526 |
| Cessna 208 Caravan (DOSAW) | 1 | n/a – n/a | N9720F |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
|---|
| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Philip S. W. Goldson IAP/Belize City | 1983 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2002/2003 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.