General information
The Burundi Army's air unit operates 11 aircraft and 8 helicopters.
Aircraft inventory:
Attack Helicopter |
3 |
Mil Mi-24V Hind-E |
3 |
2003 |
Ukraine |
2 |
Aerospatiale SA-342L Gazelle |
2 |
1982 |
France |
Light Attack |
4 |
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
6 |
1981 |
Italy |
VIP transport |
1 |
Dassault Falcon 50 |
1 |
2003 |
France |
Liaison / Transport |
1 |
Dornier Do-27Q-4 |
1 |
1966 |
Germany |
3 |
Reims-Cessna FRA150L |
3 |
1973 |
France |
Helicopter |
3 |
Süd Aviation SA-316B Alouette III |
4 |
1966 |
France |
Training |
2 |
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260P Warrior |
4 |
1981 |
Italy |
Commandement des Forces |
|
Bujumbura |
Escadron Aérienne |
|
Bujumbura |
Escadrille d'Avions |
SF-260W, Dornier Do27Q, Reims-Cessna FRA150L, Dassault Falcon 50 |
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Escadrille d'Hélicoptères |
Mi-24V, SA-316/342L |
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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)
4/5 Generation Fighters 
