L-39C '25/ML' seen at Pochentong, 7 March 2000.
(photo, Dick Lohuis)

Aero L-39C Albatros
Six supplied by Israel Aircraft Industries in July 1996. Based at Pochentong, and operated by the Fighter squadron for combat training. By late 2006 believed to have been grounded.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
25	132135		1996
26	132038		1996
27	132035		1996
28	131122		1996
?	530548		1996	w/o 12 Dec 1997
?	530546		1996

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

An-24RV XU-312 seen at Pochentong, 7 March 2000.
(photo, Dick Lohuis)

Antonov An-24RV
Three used as transports on an ad hoc basis, in conjunction with Air Kampuchea (later called Cambodian Airlines). Other An-24s have been, or are operating with civilian airlines in Cambodia. These aircraft are possibly used when needed by the air force.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
XU-311	27307803	CCCP-47261	1993	ex-Air Kampuchea A/L, noted Jan 2004
XU-312	37308904	CCCP-46638	1993	RCAF, noted Mar 2000
XU-314	17307001	CCCP-47809	1993	ex-Air Kampuchea A/L, noted Mar 2000

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)
• aerotransport.org

Antonov An-26B
One operated by the RCAF circa 1993-2000. Withdrawn from use. WAFD 2006/07 quotes reg'n XU-310, but this was a civil An-24RV. Other sources quote XU-325, but this has remained civilian since its sale by Aeroflot.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)
• aerotransport.org

Harbin Y12-II
Two were taken over in early 2000 from the airline Royal Air Cambodia (who obtained the aircraft in 1993). Both are operated by the Transport squadron.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
XU-016	083	XU-701	2000	Noted Mar 2000
XU-017	084	XU-702	2000	Noted Mar 2000

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

MiG-21bis 7105 seen at Pochentong, 7 March 2000.
(photo, Dick Lohuis)

MiG-21bis Fishbed
The MiG-21bis Fishbed-Ls operated by the RCAF had all served with the KPAF. Four instead of the planned 13 were up-graded by IAI at Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion IAP during 1995. Plans for additional upgrades were stalled due to lack of funds. Most of the remaining MiGs are currently grounded due to airframe fatigue and lack of funds. The operational capability of the RCAF MiGs may perhaps be described as limited at best, and non-existent at worst.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
7101	75096284?		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7102	75096289		1993	To Israel for up-grade by IAI. Returned to Cambodia in Feb 2000
7103	7509...		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7104	75096246		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7105	75096238		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7106	75096284?		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7107	75096409		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7108	7509...		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted 1992
7109	75096261		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7110	75096424		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7111	75096328		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7112	75096320		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7113	7509...		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7116	75097417		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7117	75097442		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7118	7509...		1993	Up-graded by IAI. Still at Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion IAP May 2000.
7119	75097461		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7120	75097468		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000
7121	75097504		1993	Wfu Pochentong, noted March 2000

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

Grounded fleet of 15 MiG-21bis & MiG-2UM
at Phnom Penh in January 2002.
(photo, Nathalie)

MiG-21UM Mongol
All three MiG-21UM Mongol-Bs originally served with the KPAF. Two of the 'UM's have been up-graded by IAI.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
7114	516999468		1993	Up-graded by IAI. wfu Pochentong Mar 2000
7115	516999470		1993	Wfu Pochentong March 2000.
7122	516999499		1993	Up-graded by IAI. Still at Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion IAP Apr 2002.

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

Mi-8 XU-814 seen at Museum of War, Siem Reap in August 2003. (photo, Mariusz Siecinski)	Mi-8 XU-802 seen at Pochentong in September 1992. (photo, Gerard Helmer)

Mil Mi-8 Hip
Eight initially delivered in 1988, followed by two more ex-Ukraine in 1994-95 and two from Slovakia in March 1997. At least twelve (14?) Mi-8s have seen service with the RCAF. Most of these were "inherited" from the KPAF. During the campaign against the remnants of the Khmer Rouge, the Mi-8s saw service as both gunships and troop transports. Some wear Kampuchea Airlines titles. Only 2 Mi-8/17s in service at any one time between 2002 and 2005, with another 3 operated by Prime Minister Hun Sen's body guard unit.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
XU-801			1990?	Mi-8S, noted at Pochentong, Jan 1991 & Sep 30, 1992.
XU-802			1988?	Mi-8PS, noted at Pochentong, Nov 13, 1988 & Jan 1991. Damaged Jan 28, 1997. Pochentong wfu 2000. to MH-822 by Nov 2005
XU-803				Noted Nov 2002 as MH803.
XU-804			1990?	Mi-8MTV-1. Damaged 25 June 2002 force landed during the inauguration of a school. Repaired. Noted at Siem Reap 12 Nov 2002 as RCAF-804. to MH-804 by Nov 2005.
XU-811	252138		1988?	Mi-8T. Noted at Pochentong Nov 13, 1988. Noted as operational Mar 1-Nov 23, 2000. to MH-821 by Nov 2005
XU-812			1988?	Noted at Pochentong Nov 13, 1988. Destroyed by Khmer Rouge at Anlung Veng, 12 Mar (9 Feb?) 1997.
XU-813			1988?	Noted 1988
XU-814			1988?	Mi-8T. Noted at Pochentong Nov 13, 1988 & Jan 1991. Last noted as operational Nov 23, 2000. Pres Siem Reap War Museum by mid-2002.
MH-821	252138			Noted Pochentong wfu Nov 2005
MH-822				Mi-8PS. Noted Pochentong wfu Nov 2005

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

Mi-17 XU-170 seen at Pochentong in
September 1992. (photo, Gerard Helmer)

Mil Mi-17 Hip
Three obtained initially in 1991, followed by two more from Ukraine in 1994-95. Seven (eight?) Mi-17s are known to have served with the RCAF. Although most have seen use as troop transports and gunships, one, XU-023, is normally used for VIP duties by the Council of Ministers. Some wear Kampuchea Airlines titles. Only 2 Mi-8/17s in service at any one time between 2002 and 2005, with another 3 operated by Prime Minister Hun Sen's body guard unit.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
XU-170	229M01			Mi-17-1V. to MH-605 by Nov 2005, wfu
XU-171				Mi-17. Rep as gunship, Nov 1995.
XU-174				Mi-17. Noted Jan 1991 at Pochentong.
XU-175	226M197			Mi-17-1V. to MH-805 by Nov 2005, wfu
XU-176				Mi-17-1V. Rep as gunship, Nov 1995. Stored at Pochentong, Mar 1, 2000.
XU-177	95929			Mi-17-1V. to MH-802 by Nov 2005
XU-178	95926			Mi-17. noted Mar 2000
XU-179	95927			Mi-17. noted Mar 2000
XU-184				Mi-17. Noted at Pochentong as derelict, Mar 1, 2000.
MH-803		?		Noted Nov 2005
MH-806	226M01			Noted Pochentong wfu Nov 2005

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)
• Mil Mi-8/Mi-17: Red Star 14 (Midland)

Mil Mi-26T XU-268 seen at Phnom Penh in January 2002.
(photo, Nathalie)

Mil Mi-26 Halo
Two of these heavy-lift helicopters were delivered in July 1998. Both are operated by the Helicopter squadron. The c/ns are not confirmed, but probable.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
XU-268	34001212478?	ER-AHB	Jul 1998	ex CCCP-06184, RA-06184. Noted Phnom Penh, 9 Jan 2004
XU-269	34001212485?	ER-AHA	Jul 1998	ex CCCP-06262, RA-06262. Noted Phnom Penh, 9 Jan 2004

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

P92 Echo XU-205 seen at Pochentong, 7 March 2000.
(photo, Dick Lohuis)

Tecnam P92 Echo
Six of these light aircraft were delivered from Italy in 1995. Originally procured for basic training, but five currently equip the Reconnaissance squadron for observation duties.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
XU-201	051		1995	noted Mar 2000
XU-202	052		1995	noted Mar 2000
XU-203	058		1995	w/o 5 Mar 1995
XU-204	059		1995	noted Mar 2000
XU-205	066		1995	noted Mar 2000
XU-206	067		1995	noted Mar 2000

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

Carroll, Ian. World Air Forces Directory 2004/05. Mach III Plus, June 2004.
Hillman, Peter., Jessup, Stuart., Morgan, Adrian., Morris, Tony., Ottenhof, Guus., Roch, Michael. More than Half a Century of Soviet Transports. Fourth fully revised edition. Dutch Aviation Society & The Aviation Hobby Shop, TAHS. July 2004.
Marden, Andy. World - Military Out of Service Mach III Plus, June 2003.