Syrian Arab Air Force

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Air force
gptkbp:currentCommander General_Mohammed_Hassan_Tleil
gptkbp:engagesIn gptkb:Syrian_Civil_War
gptkbp:established 1946
gptkbp:hasClient gptkb:Aleppo_International_Airport
gptkb:Damascus_International_Airport
gptkb:Deir_ez-Zor_Airport
Tiyas Airbase
Khan Shaykhun Airbase
Latakia Airbase
Tabqa Airbase
Al-Jarrah Airbase
Al-Mazzeh_Military_Airport
gptkbp:hasRole close air support
intelligence gathering
search and rescue operations
air defense
humanitarian missions
logistical support
joint operations with allies
reconnaissance missions
modernization of fleet
strategic bombing
counter-terrorism operations
training missions
airlift operations
combat air patrols
supporting ground forces
air-to-ground operations
air patrols
integration of new technologies
participation in military exercises
collaboration with defense industries
air-to-air operations
development of air combat tactics
participation in international coalitions
engagement in diplomatic relations
engagement with foreign air forces
enhancing pilot training programs
participation in arms procurement
upgrading of aircraft systems
defense_of_Syrian_airspace
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Damascus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Syrian Arab Air Force
gptkbp:involvedIn airstrikes against rebel groups
airstrikes_against_ISIS
gptkbp:navalFleet approximately 300 aircraft
gptkbp:operates military aircraft
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Syrian_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:receives gptkb:Iran
gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:secondaryRole air superiority
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:Mikoyan_MiG-21
gptkb:Sukhoi_Su-24
gptkb:Mikoyan_MiG-29
gptkb:Antonov_An-26
gptkb:Mikoyan_MiG-23