Military of Burundi
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Military of Burundi
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[edit] General information
Military branches: Army (includes naval and air units), paramilitary Gendarmerie
Military manpower - military age: 16 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,344,177 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 701,367 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 76,866 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $25 million (FY93)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.6% (FY93)
[edit] Aircraft inventory
The Burundi Army's air unit operates 16 aircraft, including 7 helicopters.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale Alouette III |  France |
utility helicopter | SA 316B | 3 | |
| Aérospatiale Gazelle | France |
utility helicopter | SA 342L | 2 | |
| Cessna 150 |  United States |
liaison | 3 | ||
| Dassault Falcon 50 | France |
VIP transport | 1 | ||
| Dornier Do 27 |  Germany |
liaison | Do 27Q | 1 | |
| Mil Mi-24 Hind |  Soviet Union |
attack helicopter | 2 | ||
| SIAI-Marchetti SF 260 |  Italy |
trainer light attack |
SF.260P SF.260W |
2 2 |
[edit] Ground Forces
The Army of Burundi uses a few armoured vehicles, including BTR-40s, Panhard AMLs, and Shorland armoured cars.
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