Air Force of Zimbabwe

The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) is the air force of Zimbabwe. It was known as the Rhodesian Air Force until 1980.

Related Topics:
Air force - Zimbabwe - Rhodesian Air Force - 1980

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At one point the air force was well respected, having been credited with helping defend Kinshasa in 1998, but most planes have been grounded in recent years for lack of maintenance and spare parts.

Related Topics:
Kinshasa - 1998

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The air force has Hawker Hunters, BAE Hawks, and Chinese Chengdu F-7 interceptors, as well as a variety of helicopters. Total personnel is estimated at about 5,000 in 1999, and there are two airbases, Gweru-Thornhill, and Manyame Air Base near Harare.

Related Topics:
Hawker Hunter - BAE Hawk - Chengdu F-7 - Interceptor - Helicopter - Gweru-Thornhill - Manyame Air Base - Harare

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In July 2003 the AFZ demonstrated recently-acquired MiG-23 jets and Mi-35 helicopter gunships.

Related Topics:
2003 - MiG-23 - Mi-35 - Helicopter gunship

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In April 2005, the AFZ announced that it was to acquire 6 Nanchang K-8 jet trainers, but no delivery date has been specified.

Related Topics:
2005 - Nanchang K-8

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