North Korea's Air Force: A Detailed Overview
Current Aircraft Inventory
Combat Aircraft
As of 2024, North Korea's Air Force possesses approximately 570 combat aircraft, primarily composed of Soviet and Cold War-era designs. These include:
- Mikoyan MiG-29 (Fulcrum)
- Shenyang J-11 (Flanker-B)
- Sukhoi Su-25 (Frogfoot)
- Q-5 Fantan (A-5)
- Ilyushin Il-28 (Beagle)
Helicopters
The North Korean Air Force operates around 200 helicopters, primarily for transport and limited attack roles. Key models include:
- Mil Mi-24 (Hind)
- Mil Mi-17 (Hip)
- Z-8 (Super Frelon)
- Harbin Z-9 (Dolphin)
Transporters
North Korea also maintains a small fleet of transporters, mostly aging Soviet-era aircraft. These include:
- Ilyushin Il-76 (Candid)
- Antonov An-26 (Curl)
- Antonov An-12 (Cub)
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