| Central African Republic Air Force | |
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Central African Republic Air Force roundel |
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| Founded | 1961 |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Part of | Central African Republic Armed Forces |
The Central African Republic Air Force (French: Force Aérienne Centrafricaine) is the aerial warfare branch of the Central African Republic Armed Forces.
The Air Force is reported to be almost inoperable. Mirage F1 planes from the French Air Force regularly patrol troubled regions of the country and also participate in direct confrontations.[1] According to some sources, Bozizé used the money he got from the mining concession in Bakouma to buy two old MI 8 helicopters from Ukraine and one Hercules C 130, built in the 1950s, from USA.[2] The air force operates otherwise 7 light aircraft, including a single helicopter:
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[3] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aermacchi AL-60 | Italy | utility | AL-60C-5 Conestoga | 6 | |
| Eurocopter AS 350 Ecureuil | France | utility helicopter | AS 350B | 1 | Acquired in 1987 |