aeroplanët luftarakë
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Re: aeroplanët luftarakë
lale une te gjeta ket projektin qe ishte i fundit fare persa i perket avjacjonit rus. normalisht duhet te ishte konkurrenti i F22 Raptor, dhe mesa di une Sukhoi sado qe ka evoluar, nuk ka arritur nivelin e Raptor. nga ana aerodinamike, e nga emisjonet qe kam pa mbi aftesine akrobatike e luftarake ne pergjithesi, edhe mua Sukhoi me pelqen shume. thjesht te shkruajta per fjalen e fundit te teknologjise ruse ne avjacjon lufatarak.po mesa kishe shkrujt ti, projekti qenka anulluar, megjithse ne foto dukej e kunderta.
Re: aeroplanët luftarakë
ky sistem nuk është vetëm për aeroplanët luftarakë, megjithatë po e shtoj tek kjo temë
ky sistem nuk është vetëm për aeroplanët luftarakë, megjithatë po e shtoj tek kjo temë
marrë nga http://www.janes.com/aerospace/civil/news/jdw/jdw030728_1.shtml
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Current Title: Forcat Ushtarake Ajore Shqipetare
Title in English: Albanian Air Force
Abbreviation: FUAS
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History
Narrative Summary:
Due to the Balkan Wars, no Albanians served in the Ottoman air arm prior to independence. Military aviation in Albania therefore had to start from scratch. An initial order for three Lohner-Daimler aircraft was placed with Austria early in 1914, with a view to forming an Albanian Air Corps, but the aircraft were taken over by Austria before delivery upon the outbreak of World War I. National financial difficulties foiled inter-war attempts to form an air force.
During it's occupation of Albania during World War Two, Italy built at least one airfield to assist with combat operations over Greece and Yugoslavia.
On 24 April 1951, an Albanian Air Force was finally formed with Soviet help. This force was formally titled Forcat Ushtarake Ajore Shqipetare, (known in the west as the Albanian People's Army Air Force - APAAF). The initial equipment was a squadron of Yak-9 fighters donated by the Soviet Union. Prior to it's formation, a number of cadet pilots had undergone initial pilot training on Yak-18s in the USSR and then transferred to Yugoslavia for conversion and advanced flying training on Yak-3 fighters, before returning to Albania. These pilot formed the nucleus of the FUAS. The first pilot fly in an Albanian Air Force plane was Lt. Petraq Polena, born in Korca, Albania, who first took to the air on 24 April 1951.
In 1955, the Soviet Union supplied two squadrons of MiG-15bis jet fighters, together with MiG-15UTI trainers. Some of these aircraft remain in service with the Albanian Air Force in 2002.
The break-down in relations with the USSR in the early 1960s forced rapid switch to Chinese supplied equipment. With the fall of the communist regime in 1990?, a reorganisation of Air Force was initiated. It was renamed to its present title, and all the units were renumbered and reduced in strength. The air force took no part in the Kosovo War. During the civil unrest in 1997, some aviation facilities at Vlorë air base were destroyed, along with several Nanchang CJ-6 trainers. In 2000 an Italian training mission, the Grupo Autonomo AM was formed at Vlorë and Pushporo, to train Albanian aircrew.
Key Dates:
early 1914 Order placed with Austria for 3 aircraft to equip planned Albanian Air Corps. Not delivered.
1939 First airfield in Albania, built by the Italians near Tirane
24 April 1951 Albanian Air Force established
31 January 1955 First jet aircraft (MiG-15bis) delivered
1956 First Chinese aircraft (F-2) delivered
1957 First helicopters received
11 May 1962 Air Academy at Vlora established
1990 Official title changed to 'Aviacioni Ushtarak Shqipetare'
1991 First Western-built type (Bell 222) received
199? Official title changed back to 'Forcat Ushtarake Ajore Shqipetare'
29 March 1999 Albanian air bases are made available to NATO during the Kosovo crisis
2000 Italian Military Mission formed
Current Status:
The air force is currently equipped with a variety of elderly aircraft, and defence expenditure remains a low priority. However, the force has achieved a very high level of self-sufficiency, and aircraft availability is surprisingly high. About one-fifth of the personnel are conscripts, on a 3 year term.
Future Plans:
Reduce the current number of manpower of the Air Force to 1600. This will affect the current number of aircraft. The F-6s (MiG- 19), together with the MiG-17 and MiG-15 will be withdrawn from service, leaving the F-7A and MiG-21s in service for air defence. These 22 aircraft will be upgraded probably by IAI (Israeli Aircraft Industries). This process is due to finish in 2010 when all the Albanian Armed Forces will have a totally new image. The eventual aim is for Albania to join NATO.
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Markings
National Insignia:
Current --- Historical
Aircraft Serial Numbering System(s):
Until the 1970s, aircraft wore Soviet/Chinese style identity numbers of between two and four digits, eg: 234. Subsequently, a new numbering system was introduced which included an indication of the parent unit of the aircraft. For example, 4-22, where the 4 indicates 4030 Regiment, and the -22 may be the 22nd example of the type delivered. The regiment codes are:
1 = 4050 Regt (not worn)
3 = 4020 Regt
4 = 4030 Regt
5 = 4004 Regt
6 = 4040 Regt
8 = 4010 Regt
The F-7As don't use this system, but wear 4 digit codes, possibly based on the last 4 of the construciton number. Aircraft operated on behalf of the Government carry civil registrations.
Unit/Base Aircraft Code System(s):
See aircraft serial numbering system above
Chengdu F-7 0204 being towed out.
(photo, Andy Cela)
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Aircraft
Aircraft Designation System(s):
None - Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory:
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List:
Alphabetical Order --- Chronological Order
Aircraft NOT Used:
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Aircraft Losses and Incidents:
Aircraft Accidents
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Organisation
Main Headquarters:
Tiranë.
Current Organisational Structure:
The Air Force is administered by the army, with an Aviation Command reporting directly to the Ministry of Defence in Tiranë. Below the Aviation Command, the air force is run along Soviet/Chinese lines, with flying units being organised into Aviation Regiments with two or three Squadrons (Skuadrilja) each, comprising up to 12 aircraft each. In the early 1990s all the regiments were renumbered and reduced to two squadrons each, with the exception of 4010 Regiment.
Current Order of Battle:
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle:
Table of Orders of Battle
All-Time Flying Units List:
4004 Regt 1875 Regt
4010 Regt 3780 Regt
4020 Regt 5646 Regt
4030 Regt 5818 Regt
4040 Regt 7594 Regt
4050 Regt 9011 Regt
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Air Bases
Current Air Bases:
The Albanian Air Force operates from six main bases, of which three house front-line units. See listing below for details.
All-Time Air Bases Used List:
Apart from the main six air bases, there are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing
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More Information
Books:
Albania Aviation Bibliography - to be added
Magazines:
Air International December 1992
World Air Power Journal No.5 p.140
World Air Power Journal No.40 Spring 2000 p.16 Air Forces Research No.12 March 1996
Scramble 204 (May 1996)
Insignia Issue 15 Winter 2000
Websites:
Official Albanian Ministry of Defence Website
Albanian Air Force - Albanian Pilot Online
Thanks to Andy Cela for updating this information
Current Title: Forcat Ushtarake Ajore Shqipetare
Title in English: Albanian Air Force
Abbreviation: FUAS
Back to Top
History
Narrative Summary:
Due to the Balkan Wars, no Albanians served in the Ottoman air arm prior to independence. Military aviation in Albania therefore had to start from scratch. An initial order for three Lohner-Daimler aircraft was placed with Austria early in 1914, with a view to forming an Albanian Air Corps, but the aircraft were taken over by Austria before delivery upon the outbreak of World War I. National financial difficulties foiled inter-war attempts to form an air force.
During it's occupation of Albania during World War Two, Italy built at least one airfield to assist with combat operations over Greece and Yugoslavia.
On 24 April 1951, an Albanian Air Force was finally formed with Soviet help. This force was formally titled Forcat Ushtarake Ajore Shqipetare, (known in the west as the Albanian People's Army Air Force - APAAF). The initial equipment was a squadron of Yak-9 fighters donated by the Soviet Union. Prior to it's formation, a number of cadet pilots had undergone initial pilot training on Yak-18s in the USSR and then transferred to Yugoslavia for conversion and advanced flying training on Yak-3 fighters, before returning to Albania. These pilot formed the nucleus of the FUAS. The first pilot fly in an Albanian Air Force plane was Lt. Petraq Polena, born in Korca, Albania, who first took to the air on 24 April 1951.
In 1955, the Soviet Union supplied two squadrons of MiG-15bis jet fighters, together with MiG-15UTI trainers. Some of these aircraft remain in service with the Albanian Air Force in 2002.
The break-down in relations with the USSR in the early 1960s forced rapid switch to Chinese supplied equipment. With the fall of the communist regime in 1990?, a reorganisation of Air Force was initiated. It was renamed to its present title, and all the units were renumbered and reduced in strength. The air force took no part in the Kosovo War. During the civil unrest in 1997, some aviation facilities at Vlorë air base were destroyed, along with several Nanchang CJ-6 trainers. In 2000 an Italian training mission, the Grupo Autonomo AM was formed at Vlorë and Pushporo, to train Albanian aircrew.
Key Dates:
early 1914 Order placed with Austria for 3 aircraft to equip planned Albanian Air Corps. Not delivered.
1939 First airfield in Albania, built by the Italians near Tirane
24 April 1951 Albanian Air Force established
31 January 1955 First jet aircraft (MiG-15bis) delivered
1956 First Chinese aircraft (F-2) delivered
1957 First helicopters received
11 May 1962 Air Academy at Vlora established
1990 Official title changed to 'Aviacioni Ushtarak Shqipetare'
1991 First Western-built type (Bell 222) received
199? Official title changed back to 'Forcat Ushtarake Ajore Shqipetare'
29 March 1999 Albanian air bases are made available to NATO during the Kosovo crisis
2000 Italian Military Mission formed
Current Status:
The air force is currently equipped with a variety of elderly aircraft, and defence expenditure remains a low priority. However, the force has achieved a very high level of self-sufficiency, and aircraft availability is surprisingly high. About one-fifth of the personnel are conscripts, on a 3 year term.
Future Plans:
Reduce the current number of manpower of the Air Force to 1600. This will affect the current number of aircraft. The F-6s (MiG- 19), together with the MiG-17 and MiG-15 will be withdrawn from service, leaving the F-7A and MiG-21s in service for air defence. These 22 aircraft will be upgraded probably by IAI (Israeli Aircraft Industries). This process is due to finish in 2010 when all the Albanian Armed Forces will have a totally new image. The eventual aim is for Albania to join NATO.
Back to Top
Markings
National Insignia:
Current --- Historical
Aircraft Serial Numbering System(s):
Until the 1970s, aircraft wore Soviet/Chinese style identity numbers of between two and four digits, eg: 234. Subsequently, a new numbering system was introduced which included an indication of the parent unit of the aircraft. For example, 4-22, where the 4 indicates 4030 Regiment, and the -22 may be the 22nd example of the type delivered. The regiment codes are:
1 = 4050 Regt (not worn)
3 = 4020 Regt
4 = 4030 Regt
5 = 4004 Regt
6 = 4040 Regt
8 = 4010 Regt
The F-7As don't use this system, but wear 4 digit codes, possibly based on the last 4 of the construciton number. Aircraft operated on behalf of the Government carry civil registrations.
Unit/Base Aircraft Code System(s):
See aircraft serial numbering system above
Chengdu F-7 0204 being towed out.
(photo, Andy Cela)
Back to Top
Aircraft
Aircraft Designation System(s):
None - Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory:
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List:
Alphabetical Order --- Chronological Order
Aircraft NOT Used:
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Aircraft Losses and Incidents:
Aircraft Accidents
Back to Top
Organisation
Main Headquarters:
Tiranë.
Current Organisational Structure:
The Air Force is administered by the army, with an Aviation Command reporting directly to the Ministry of Defence in Tiranë. Below the Aviation Command, the air force is run along Soviet/Chinese lines, with flying units being organised into Aviation Regiments with two or three Squadrons (Skuadrilja) each, comprising up to 12 aircraft each. In the early 1990s all the regiments were renumbered and reduced to two squadrons each, with the exception of 4010 Regiment.
Current Order of Battle:
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle:
Table of Orders of Battle
All-Time Flying Units List:
4004 Regt 1875 Regt
4010 Regt 3780 Regt
4020 Regt 5646 Regt
4030 Regt 5818 Regt
4040 Regt 7594 Regt
4050 Regt 9011 Regt
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Air Bases
Current Air Bases:
The Albanian Air Force operates from six main bases, of which three house front-line units. See listing below for details.
All-Time Air Bases Used List:
Apart from the main six air bases, there are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing
Back to Top
More Information
Books:
Albania Aviation Bibliography - to be added
Magazines:
Air International December 1992
World Air Power Journal No.5 p.140
World Air Power Journal No.40 Spring 2000 p.16 Air Forces Research No.12 March 1996
Scramble 204 (May 1996)
Insignia Issue 15 Winter 2000
Websites:
Official Albanian Ministry of Defence Website
Albanian Air Force - Albanian Pilot Online
Thanks to Andy Cela for updating this information
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Current Service Aircraft:
Click on aircraft type for more details
Aircraft Type Total
Del'd Total
Now Role Origin
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21bis 10 10 Interception Ukraine
Chengdu F-7A (MiG-21F) 12 12 Interception China
Shenyang F-6 (MiG-19S) 70 32 Interception China
Shenyang FT-6 ? 1 Training China
Shenyang F-5 (MiG-17F) 12 11 Fighter-Bomber China
Shenyang FT-5 8 3 Training China
Mikoyan MiG-15bis/Shenyang F-2 26/5+ 13 Fighter-Bomber USSR/China
Mikoyan MiG-15UTI/Shenyang FT-2 4/4/4 11 Training USSR/Czech./China
Nanchang CJ-6 20 6 Training China
Harbin Y-5 13 11* Transport China
Mil Mi-4/Harbin Z-5 7/30 40* Transport USSR/China
Mil Mi-8T 1 1 Transport Ukraine?
AS.350B Ecureuil 3 3 Transport France
Bell 222UT 1 1 Transport USA
Agusta-Bell AB206 2 2 ? Italy
* = Many now in open storage.
Current Service Aircraft:
Click on aircraft type for more details
Aircraft Type Total
Del'd Total
Now Role Origin
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21bis 10 10 Interception Ukraine
Chengdu F-7A (MiG-21F) 12 12 Interception China
Shenyang F-6 (MiG-19S) 70 32 Interception China
Shenyang FT-6 ? 1 Training China
Shenyang F-5 (MiG-17F) 12 11 Fighter-Bomber China
Shenyang FT-5 8 3 Training China
Mikoyan MiG-15bis/Shenyang F-2 26/5+ 13 Fighter-Bomber USSR/China
Mikoyan MiG-15UTI/Shenyang FT-2 4/4/4 11 Training USSR/Czech./China
Nanchang CJ-6 20 6 Training China
Harbin Y-5 13 11* Transport China
Mil Mi-4/Harbin Z-5 7/30 40* Transport USSR/China
Mil Mi-8T 1 1 Transport Ukraine?
AS.350B Ecureuil 3 3 Transport France
Bell 222UT 1 1 Transport USA
Agusta-Bell AB206 2 2 ? Italy
* = Many now in open storage.
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All-Time Listing (Alphabetical):
Click on aircraft type for more details
Aircraft Type Quantity Service Entry Retirement Origin
Agusta-Bell AB206 2 2002 current Italy
Harbin Y-5 13 1963 current China
Bell 222UT 1 1991 current USA
Eurocopter AS.350B Ecureuil 3 1991 current France
Ilyushin Il-14 4 1957 1992 USSR/China
Ilyushin Il-28/Harbin H-5 1/1 1957 1992 USSR/China
Mikoyan MiG-15bis/Shenyang F-2 26/? 1955 current USSR/China
Mikoyan MiG-15UTI/Shenyang FT-2 4/4/4 1955 current USSR/Czech./China
Shenyang F-5 12 1962 current China
Mikoyan MiG-19PM/Shenyang F-6 12/70 1959 current USSR/China
Chengdu F-7A 12 1972 current China
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21bis 10 199? current Ukraine
Mil Mi-1 3 1957 1960 USSR
Mil Mi-4A/Harbin Z-5 7/30 1957 current USSR/China
Mil Mi-8T 1+ 1999? current Ukraine?
Nanchang CJ-6 20 1962 current China
Polikarpov Po-2 4 1951 1964 USSR
Shenyang FT-5 8 '1961' current China
Yakovlev Yak-9P/Yak-9V 11/1 1951 1955? USSR
Yakovlev Yak-11 4 1952 1963 USSR
Yakovlev Yak-18 4 1952 1962 USSR
Yakovlev Yak-18A 18 1953 1962 USSR
All-Time Listing (Alphabetical):
Click on aircraft type for more details
Aircraft Type Quantity Service Entry Retirement Origin
Agusta-Bell AB206 2 2002 current Italy
Harbin Y-5 13 1963 current China
Bell 222UT 1 1991 current USA
Eurocopter AS.350B Ecureuil 3 1991 current France
Ilyushin Il-14 4 1957 1992 USSR/China
Ilyushin Il-28/Harbin H-5 1/1 1957 1992 USSR/China
Mikoyan MiG-15bis/Shenyang F-2 26/? 1955 current USSR/China
Mikoyan MiG-15UTI/Shenyang FT-2 4/4/4 1955 current USSR/Czech./China
Shenyang F-5 12 1962 current China
Mikoyan MiG-19PM/Shenyang F-6 12/70 1959 current USSR/China
Chengdu F-7A 12 1972 current China
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21bis 10 199? current Ukraine
Mil Mi-1 3 1957 1960 USSR
Mil Mi-4A/Harbin Z-5 7/30 1957 current USSR/China
Mil Mi-8T 1+ 1999? current Ukraine?
Nanchang CJ-6 20 1962 current China
Polikarpov Po-2 4 1951 1964 USSR
Shenyang FT-5 8 '1961' current China
Yakovlev Yak-9P/Yak-9V 11/1 1951 1955? USSR
Yakovlev Yak-11 4 1952 1963 USSR
Yakovlev Yak-18 4 1952 1962 USSR
Yakovlev Yak-18A 18 1953 1962 USSR
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Albania
Air Force
Aircraft Accidents
November 1959 - MiG-15bis
A MiG-15bis from Kucova AB took off normally and crashed 30 min later in the plain of Myzeqe near Lushnja, Albania due to a steering problem. The pilot ejected safely but the aircraft 'buried' itself in the ground.
?? 1966 - MiG-15bis
A MiG-15bis approached Kucova AB. The aircraft was said to have entered a spin and it crashed on the airfield. The pilot (only 28) was killed instantly.
?? 1972 - F-6 (MiG-19S)
A flight of 6 F-6's from Kucova AB took off to take part in a national-scale military exercise. The aircraft were fitted with a new type of bullet for the cannon. The bullet contained an explosive that exploded on contact with an object. Normally the bullet had a spring to avoid explosion when fired. But this spring was not present in the bullet. When the flight approached the target (in the military test area of Peqin), the leader of the flight fired and the bullet exploded, killing the pilot instantly and completely destroying the aircraft. This new type of bullet were never tested by the Albanians and this exercise was also made to test this new armament. These bullets were bought from China and were immediately returned to China. This, among other factors, worsened Albanian-Chinese relations.
December 1989 - Mi-4
Two Mi-4 took-off from Farka AB in a Search & Rescue mission in the south of the country, in the area of Llogara, Vlore. A bus containing students and teachers from the University of Tirana had crashed, and since their situation was critical, the helicopters were sent to transport them to Tirana military hospital. Both the helicopters arrived in Vlora and landed without problems. It is still unknown what happened next, as there were few witnesses, but it was reported that the helicopters collided with each other - apparently due to bad weather. All onboard, including students and teachers, were killed. There were 36+ students plus teachers and helicopter crew. This is considered the worst ever tragedy to happen in Albania until today.
Albania
Air Force
Aircraft Types NOT Used
This page gives details of some of the aircraft types that were offered or promised to the Albanian Air Force but not delivered, cancelled official orders, and types have been falsely reported as being in service.
Antonov An-12 'Cub'
The An-12 has not been operated by the Albanian Air Force.
Lisunov Li-2 'Cab'
There are repeated reports of the about six Li-2s being used in Albania. Neither the C-47 or its Russian copy, the Li-2, has ever been operated by the Albanian Air Force.
Lohner Type H
Three Lohner Type H flying boats aircraft were ordered from Austria in early 1914 to equip a planned Albanian Air Corps. These aircraft were taken over by Austria before delivery, upon the outbreak of World War I. Not delivered.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-15 'Fagot'
The initial production version of the MiG-15 was not delivered to Albania - only the MiG-15bis version.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 'Flogger'
No MiG-23s have been operated by Albania.
Mil Mi-2 'Hoplite'
Two Mi-2 were wrongly reported as being operated during the 1980s.
Mil Mi-17
This version of the Mi-8 'Hip' has not been supplied to Albania.
Shenyang F-4
The F-4 designation has been incorrectly assumed in the west to apply to the Chinese-built version of the MiG-17F. The correct designation is F-5. No F-4s have ever been exported by China.
Yakovlev Yak-3
Prior to the formation of the Albanian Air Force in 1951, a number of trainees were sent to Yugoslavia for pilot training. The final stage of training was reported to have been carried out on Yugoslav Yak-3s. This aircraft type was not delivered to Albania.
Yakovlev Yak-14 'Mare'
This Soviet troop-carrying assault glider was not used by the Albanian Air Force.
Yakovlev Yak-23 'Flora'
Reports of Albanian use of this early Soviet jet fighter are not true.
Albania
Air Force
Aircraft Accidents
November 1959 - MiG-15bis
A MiG-15bis from Kucova AB took off normally and crashed 30 min later in the plain of Myzeqe near Lushnja, Albania due to a steering problem. The pilot ejected safely but the aircraft 'buried' itself in the ground.
?? 1966 - MiG-15bis
A MiG-15bis approached Kucova AB. The aircraft was said to have entered a spin and it crashed on the airfield. The pilot (only 28) was killed instantly.
?? 1972 - F-6 (MiG-19S)
A flight of 6 F-6's from Kucova AB took off to take part in a national-scale military exercise. The aircraft were fitted with a new type of bullet for the cannon. The bullet contained an explosive that exploded on contact with an object. Normally the bullet had a spring to avoid explosion when fired. But this spring was not present in the bullet. When the flight approached the target (in the military test area of Peqin), the leader of the flight fired and the bullet exploded, killing the pilot instantly and completely destroying the aircraft. This new type of bullet were never tested by the Albanians and this exercise was also made to test this new armament. These bullets were bought from China and were immediately returned to China. This, among other factors, worsened Albanian-Chinese relations.
December 1989 - Mi-4
Two Mi-4 took-off from Farka AB in a Search & Rescue mission in the south of the country, in the area of Llogara, Vlore. A bus containing students and teachers from the University of Tirana had crashed, and since their situation was critical, the helicopters were sent to transport them to Tirana military hospital. Both the helicopters arrived in Vlora and landed without problems. It is still unknown what happened next, as there were few witnesses, but it was reported that the helicopters collided with each other - apparently due to bad weather. All onboard, including students and teachers, were killed. There were 36+ students plus teachers and helicopter crew. This is considered the worst ever tragedy to happen in Albania until today.
Albania
Air Force
Aircraft Types NOT Used
This page gives details of some of the aircraft types that were offered or promised to the Albanian Air Force but not delivered, cancelled official orders, and types have been falsely reported as being in service.
Antonov An-12 'Cub'
The An-12 has not been operated by the Albanian Air Force.
Lisunov Li-2 'Cab'
There are repeated reports of the about six Li-2s being used in Albania. Neither the C-47 or its Russian copy, the Li-2, has ever been operated by the Albanian Air Force.
Lohner Type H
Three Lohner Type H flying boats aircraft were ordered from Austria in early 1914 to equip a planned Albanian Air Corps. These aircraft were taken over by Austria before delivery, upon the outbreak of World War I. Not delivered.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-15 'Fagot'
The initial production version of the MiG-15 was not delivered to Albania - only the MiG-15bis version.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 'Flogger'
No MiG-23s have been operated by Albania.
Mil Mi-2 'Hoplite'
Two Mi-2 were wrongly reported as being operated during the 1980s.
Mil Mi-17
This version of the Mi-8 'Hip' has not been supplied to Albania.
Shenyang F-4
The F-4 designation has been incorrectly assumed in the west to apply to the Chinese-built version of the MiG-17F. The correct designation is F-5. No F-4s have ever been exported by China.
Yakovlev Yak-3
Prior to the formation of the Albanian Air Force in 1951, a number of trainees were sent to Yugoslavia for pilot training. The final stage of training was reported to have been carried out on Yugoslav Yak-3s. This aircraft type was not delivered to Albania.
Yakovlev Yak-14 'Mare'
This Soviet troop-carrying assault glider was not used by the Albanian Air Force.
Yakovlev Yak-23 'Flora'
Reports of Albanian use of this early Soviet jet fighter are not true.
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Missiles and other Armament
Missile NATO Code Name Origin Speed Operation Carried by
AA-1 Alkali China ?
Radio controlled MiG-17, MiG-19, MiG-21
AA-2 Atoll China ?
Radio Controlled MiG-19, MiG-21
SAM 2 Guideline
China Mach 4.5
Ground Command
Carried by mobile launch platforms (Surface-to-Air)
HN-5
Grail
China
580 m/s
Passive IR homing device (operating in the medium IR range)
Man crew operated (Hand held)
Bases and headquarters
The main Air Force bases are:-
Rinas AFB (Air Force Base)
Kucove AFB
Gjader AFB (often referred to as Zadrima)
Farka AFB
Akerni AFAB(Air Force Academy Base)
Reserve bases: Cerrik, Kukes, Shijak etc.
The headquarters of the Air Force are in Tirana in the Albanian Ministry of Defence. The highest rank in the Air Force is General and is appointed by the supreme commander of the AAF (Albanian Armed Forces), the President. The commander of the Air Force administers and commands the Air Force. The Air Force Academy is located in Vlore (Valona) where 4 year courses are held. The graduates are then transferred to the Air Force where they serve till the age of 45 as acting pilots. Then they either retire or continue and become Instructor Pilots (IPs).
Looking in the future
Albania had her own Air Force composed by Russian and Chinese made fighter planes such as the famous MiG-15 "Fagot". Other types of planes followed including MiG-15 "Midget" MiG-17 "Fresco C", MiG-19 "Farmer, F-5 "Fresco", F-6 "Farmer", F-7A "Fishbed C" etc. The Air Force plans to get new aircrafts in the next 2 years or so and in 10 years the Albanian Air Force will have a completely different face. The Albanian Government has decided to make a smaller, more efficient Air Force. The words of the Commander of the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF) Major General Pellumb Qazimi were : - "We do not expect an attack from Italy or neighbouring countries. The current aircrafts are old and have a high maintenance cost". The Air Force will be mainly used for air transport duties in support of the Army and Navy forces. It will also have a squadron for the Air Defence role.
The current strength of the Albanian Air Force in terms of manpower is 3572. In 10 years time this number will be nearly halved in a total number of 1600. This reforms are a part in the Government's new plans for the Albanian Armed Forces. The reforms will not only affect the Air Force but the Army and Navy Forces as well. The Army will be decreased in number and it will be better equipped. It will take the form of a small commando style army.
The Albanian Navy will also be reviewed. The Naval Force is vital for a country such as Albania because of its geographical position in the region.
Organisation
The Albanian Air Force is organised into aviation regiments and each regiment is composed of three or more squadrons (skuadrilje). Each squadron got between 15-20 planes. The latest figures in manpower are:-
Commissioned Officers - 609
Non commissioned Officers (NCOs) - 615
Soldiers - 511
Soldiers in reserve - 1581
Civilians - 256
TOTAL - 3572
Organisation of the Air Force
Ranks in the Albanian Air Force
General of the Albanian Air Force
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigade General
Colonel
Sub Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant
Sergeant
Corporal
Private
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Missiles and other Armament
Missile NATO Code Name Origin Speed Operation Carried by
AA-1 Alkali China ?
Radio controlled MiG-17, MiG-19, MiG-21
AA-2 Atoll China ?
Radio Controlled MiG-19, MiG-21
SAM 2 Guideline
China Mach 4.5
Ground Command
Carried by mobile launch platforms (Surface-to-Air)
HN-5
Grail
China
580 m/s
Passive IR homing device (operating in the medium IR range)
Man crew operated (Hand held)
Bases and headquarters
The main Air Force bases are:-
Rinas AFB (Air Force Base)
Kucove AFB
Gjader AFB (often referred to as Zadrima)
Farka AFB
Akerni AFAB(Air Force Academy Base)
Reserve bases: Cerrik, Kukes, Shijak etc.
The headquarters of the Air Force are in Tirana in the Albanian Ministry of Defence. The highest rank in the Air Force is General and is appointed by the supreme commander of the AAF (Albanian Armed Forces), the President. The commander of the Air Force administers and commands the Air Force. The Air Force Academy is located in Vlore (Valona) where 4 year courses are held. The graduates are then transferred to the Air Force where they serve till the age of 45 as acting pilots. Then they either retire or continue and become Instructor Pilots (IPs).
Looking in the future
Albania had her own Air Force composed by Russian and Chinese made fighter planes such as the famous MiG-15 "Fagot". Other types of planes followed including MiG-15 "Midget" MiG-17 "Fresco C", MiG-19 "Farmer, F-5 "Fresco", F-6 "Farmer", F-7A "Fishbed C" etc. The Air Force plans to get new aircrafts in the next 2 years or so and in 10 years the Albanian Air Force will have a completely different face. The Albanian Government has decided to make a smaller, more efficient Air Force. The words of the Commander of the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF) Major General Pellumb Qazimi were : - "We do not expect an attack from Italy or neighbouring countries. The current aircrafts are old and have a high maintenance cost". The Air Force will be mainly used for air transport duties in support of the Army and Navy forces. It will also have a squadron for the Air Defence role.
The current strength of the Albanian Air Force in terms of manpower is 3572. In 10 years time this number will be nearly halved in a total number of 1600. This reforms are a part in the Government's new plans for the Albanian Armed Forces. The reforms will not only affect the Air Force but the Army and Navy Forces as well. The Army will be decreased in number and it will be better equipped. It will take the form of a small commando style army.
The Albanian Navy will also be reviewed. The Naval Force is vital for a country such as Albania because of its geographical position in the region.
Organisation
The Albanian Air Force is organised into aviation regiments and each regiment is composed of three or more squadrons (skuadrilje). Each squadron got between 15-20 planes. The latest figures in manpower are:-
Commissioned Officers - 609
Non commissioned Officers (NCOs) - 615
Soldiers - 511
Soldiers in reserve - 1581
Civilians - 256
TOTAL - 3572
Organisation of the Air Force
Ranks in the Albanian Air Force
General of the Albanian Air Force
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigade General
Colonel
Sub Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant
Sergeant
Corporal
Private
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Re: aeroplanët luftarakë
po e patët lexuar temën më lart, e dini që përmenda disa herë Sukhoin; në përgjithësi kanë krijuar avjonë më të mirë por nuk kanë patur aq mbështetje sa MiG
këtu mund të lexoni për modelin më të ri Su-47, i cili nga të dhënat teknike duket si konkurrent mëse i aftë i F-22 Raptor
Su-47 "Berkut" - të dhënat teknike
Su-47 "Berkut" - albumi i fotove
shënim: kini parasysh që S-37 nuk është Su-37; i pari është avjon eksperimental që tani ka kaluar në fazën e prodhimit me emrin Su-47, kurse i dyti është avjon që vazhdon të prodhohet me të njëjtin emër, Su-37
po e patët lexuar temën më lart, e dini që përmenda disa herë Sukhoin; në përgjithësi kanë krijuar avjonë më të mirë por nuk kanë patur aq mbështetje sa MiG
këtu mund të lexoni për modelin më të ri Su-47, i cili nga të dhënat teknike duket si konkurrent mëse i aftë i F-22 Raptor
Su-47 "Berkut" - të dhënat teknike
Su-47 "Berkut" - albumi i fotove
shënim: kini parasysh që S-37 nuk është Su-37; i pari është avjon eksperimental që tani ka kaluar në fazën e prodhimit me emrin Su-47, kurse i dyti është avjon që vazhdon të prodhohet me të njëjtin emër, Su-37