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How many French Air Force aircraft are there?

The French aircraft inventory mimics much of what is seen from the other leading European air powers. There are a total of [ 27 ] Active French Air Force Aircraft (2023) entries in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.

Does France use military aircraft?

France has used many military aircraft both in the French Air and Space Force, and other branches of its armed forces. Multiple aircraft were designed and built in France, but many aircraft from elsewhere, or part of joint ventures have been used as well.

What wars did the French Air Force participate in?

A North American T-28 Trojan, used against guerrillas during the Algerian War After 1945, France rebuilt its aircraft industry. The French Air Force participated in several colonial wars during the Empire such as French Indochina after the Second World War. Since 1945, the French Air Force was notably engaged in Indochina (1945–1954).

Which French airbases have radar units?

Crotale missile-launchers of the Air Defense Ground-to-Air Squadron of the French Air and Space Force Some French airbases house radar units (e.g. Lyon, Mont-Verdun, Drachenbronn, Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, Nice, Mont-Agel) to carry out air defence radar surveillance and air traffic control. Others house material warehouses or command posts.