Unit 701/Fighter Squadron
Role: Interception/Ground Attack

Unit 701 (the Fighter Squadron) was formed in 1986 to operate twenty-two MiG-21bis and MiG-21UM aircraft obtained from Russia. Its main roles are interception and ground attack. In 1989 Russian support for the aircraft was withdrawn. Due to a lack of spare parts and technical support, the MiGs were grounded after the last flight on 17 June 1992. Several aircraft were sent to Israel in 1996 for an upgrade, but the contract was cancelled after only two aircraft had been completed and the MiGs remain stored in the open at Pochentong. As part of the upgrade deal six Aero L-39C Albatros aircraft were overhauled by IAI and delivered in 1996 to the Fighter Squadron.

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Pochentong (Phnom Penh IAP)	1986 - current

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
MiG-21bis	19	1986 - 1992		7101, 7121
MiG-21UM	3	1986 - 1992		7114, 7122
L-39C Albatros	6	1996 - current		25, 28

Unit Insignia:

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References:

• Scramble.nl