Military of the Republic of the Congo

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Not to be confused with Military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Military branches: Army, Air Force, Navy, Gendarmerie

Military manpower - military age: 20 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 668,163 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 339,687 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 30,775 (2000 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $110 million (FY93)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 3.8% (FY93)

[edit] Aircraft Inventory

The Congo's 10 military aircraft, including 3 helicopters, are operated by the Air Force.

Aircraft Origin Type Versions In service[1] Notes
Aérospatiale SA 318 Alouette II Flag of France France utility helicopter SA-318C 1
Aérospatiale Alouette SA 316 Alouette III Flag of France France utility helicopter SA-316C 1
Antonov An-24 Coke Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union transport 5
Antonov An-26 Curl Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union transport 1
Eurocopter SA 365 Dauphin Flag of France France
Flag of Germany Germany
Flag of Spain Spain		 utility helicopter SA-365 1
Nord 2501 Noratlas Flag of France France transport 1

[edit] References

  1. ^ "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
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