| Armed Forces of the Republic of the Congo Forces Armées de la République du Congo |
|
|---|---|
Flag of the Republic of the Congo |
|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Service branches | Army, Air Force, Navy, Gendarmerie, Presidential Guard |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 20 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | $110 million (FY93) |
| Percent of GDP | 3.8% (FY93) |
| Industry | |
| Domestic suppliers | None |
The Armed Forces of the Republic of the Congo include an Army, the Congolese Air Force, and a Navy (est. 800). Paramilitary organisations include 2,000 Gendarmerie in 20 companies, and a Presidential Guard, possibly organised into a battalion. (IISS 2007, p.269)
Contents |
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 | France | utility helicopter | SA-318C | 1 | |
| Aérospatiale Alouette SA 316 Alouette III | France | utility helicopter | SA-316C | 1 | |
| Antonov An-24 Coke | Soviet Union | transport | 5 | ||
| Antonov An-26 Curl | Soviet Union | transport | 1 | ||
| Eurocopter SA 365 Dauphin | France Germany Spain |
utility helicopter | SA-365 | 1 | |
| Nord 2501 Noratlas | France | transport | 1 |