| Military of the Comoros Aviation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Country | Comoros |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Part of | Military of the Comoros |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | Mil Mi-14 |
| Trainer | Aermacchi SF.260 |
| Transport | Let L-410 Turbolet |
The Military aviation of the Comoros is one of the smallest air forces in the world. Its main transport aircraft is the Czech Let L-410 Turbolet. [1]
An air force, also known in some countries as an aerospace force or air army, is in the broadest sense, the national military branch that primarily conducts aerial warfare. More specifically, it is the branch of a nation's armed services that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army or navy. Typically, air forces are responsible for gaining control of the air, carrying out strategic and tactical bombing missions, and providing support to land and naval forces often in the form of aerial reconnaissance and close air support.
The Let L-410 Turbolet is a twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, manufactured by the Czech aircraft manufacturer Let Kunovice, often used as an airliner. The aircraft is capable of landing on short and unpaved runways and operating under extreme conditions from +50 °C (122 °F) to −50 °C (−58 °F). In 2016, 1,200 L-410 have been built and over 350 are in service in more than 50 countries.
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The main force is the rotary wing force which was assembled with mostly Soviet and French aircraft. The CSF Police force has a tiny air wing as well with its main aircraft the SF.260 witch are supplemented by a Cessna 402. In total the Military of the Comoros aviation has 4 aircraft in total and the CSF police force has 6. [2]
The SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 is an Italian light aircraft which has been commonly marketed as a military trainer and aerobatics aircraft.
The Cessna 401 and 402 are series of 6 to 10 seat, light twin, piston engine aircraft. This line was manufactured by Cessna from 1966 to 1985 under the name Utiliner and Businessliner. All seats are easily removable so that the aircraft can be used in an all-cargo configuration. Neither the Cessna 401 nor the 402 were pressurized, nor were they particularly fast for the installed horsepower. Instead, Cessna intended them to be inexpensive to purchase and operate.
The Comorian Armed Forces consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force. A defense treaty with France provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. France maintains a small troop presence in the Comoros at government request. France maintains a small maritime base and a Foreign Legion Detachment (DLEM) on Mayotte.
