Royal Cambodian Air Force
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The Royal Cambodian Air Force (Template:Langx Script error: No such module "IPA".; Template:Literal translation) is the branch of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces which is charged with operating all military aircraft in Cambodia.
Organisation
The Royal Cambodian Air Force is commanded by General Soeung Samnang, who has four deputy commanders beneath him. The Air Force itself is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Defence.
Air Force headquarters are located at Phnom Penh International Airport and is still sign posted Pochentong Air Base. The only operational aircraft at Pochentong Air Base are from the VIP squadron. Maintenance of aircraft and helicopters is also at Pochentong. The airworthy Z-9 and Mi-17 helicopters from the helicopter squadron are based at Phnom Penh International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport.
Recently, the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense plans to purchase five L-39NG light fighter jets from the Czech Republic. In the past, the Cambodian Air Force has already purchased Mil Mi-17 and Mil Mi-171 helicopters.
Inventory
Previous inventory
In the past some MiG-21 fighters were operational. These aircraft in 2023 could be seen on the ground in Phnom Penh International Airport.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Variant | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | |||||
| Airbus A320 | France | VIP transport | 1[2] | ||
| Xian MA60 | China | Transport | 2[3] | ||
| Harbin Y-12 | China | Transport / Utility | 2[3] | ||
| Britten-Norman BN-2 | United Kingdom | Transport | 2[3] | ||
| Helicopters | |||||
| Mil Mi-8 | Soviet Union | Utility | 9[3] | ||
| Mil Mi-17 | Soviet Union | Utility | 6[3] | ||
| Harbin Z-9 | China | Utility | 12[3] | 1 Harbin Z-9 was lost in an accident on 12 July 2024 | |
| Eurocopter AS350 | France | Utility | 4[3] | ||
| AgustaWestland AW109 | Italy | Utility | 2[4] | ||
Sport
Template:Main article The force maintains a professional association football team as one of its branches, which formerly played in the C-League.
Ranks
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Commissioned officer ranks
The rank insignia of commissioned officers.
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The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.
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See also
- Cambodian Civil War
- Khmer National Armed Forces
- Khmer Air Force
- Royal Cambodian Army
- Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
- Royal Cambodian Navy
- Weapons of the Cambodian Civil War
References
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