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TheParaguayan Air Force (Spanish:Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya) is a branch of theArmed Forces of Paraguay, in charge of the defense ofParaguay's skies. Its interim commander is Air Division General Julio Rubén Fullaondo Céspedes.[needs update] Its headquarters are located inÑu Guazu,Luque, a city which belongs toGran Asunción.

Paraguayan Air Force
Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya
Emblem of the Paraguayan Air Force
Founded1946[1]
Country Paraguay
TypeAir force
RoleAerial warfare
Size1,100 personnel (2012)
38 aircraft (2023)
Part ofArmed Forces of Paraguay
HeadquartersAsunción
PatronOur Lady of Loreto
Motto(s)Spanish:Vencer o Morir
"Win or Die"
MarchCanción de la Fuerza Aérea
AnniversariesDecember 10 (day of Our Lady of Loreto)
EngagementsParaguayan Civil War (1922-1923)
Chaco War
Paraguayan Civil War (1947)
1989 Paraguayan coup d'état
Insurgency in Paraguay
CondecorationsChaco Cross, Defender's Cross, Boquerón Medal
Website[1]
Commanders
Interim Commander of the Air ForceAir Division General Julio Rubén Fullaondo Céspedes
Chief of the Air Force General StaffAir Division General Rubén Darío Piris Fernández
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Aircraft flown
AttackEmbraer EMB 312 Tucano
HelicopterBell UH-1H,Helibras HB350
ReconnaissanceDiamond DA62
TrainerENAER T-35 Pillán
TransportBeechcraft Baron,CASA C-212,Cessna 208

History

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While the formal beginning of Paraguayan military aviation is often traced to the end of the 1920s, when the First Fighter Squadron and the First Reconnaissance Squadron were formed with FrenchWilbaut 72s andPotez 25 A.2s respectively, the airplane had already been used in combat in limited numbers in the1922 Civil War, mostly flown by foreign pilots.

The Paraguayan Air Force (then called the Military Aviation) played an important part in the Paraguayan victory in theChaco War, being present from the first to the last actions of the conflict. In 1932, the Second Reconnaissance and Bombing Squadron, with Potez 25 aircraft, and in 1933, the Eleventh Fighter Squadron «Los Indios», withFiat CR.20bis, were formed.[2]

After the war, until the end of the 1930s, the government acquired a series of new planes to reequip the Paraguayan Air Force, including fiveFiat CR.32 fighters and sevenCaproni AP.1 light attack aircraft, which were used to equip the two fighter squadrons. In 1945, some planes were also donated by theUnited States as theSecond World War wound down.

In the following decades, the Air Force had practically no combat-ready planes, though it had many foreign-trained pilots. It was only in the 1970s that the Air Force received a dozen outdated but still armedT-6 Texan planes and started again training pilots in its own soil. By the end of the 1970s though most of the aircraft inventory was still World War II vintage. The government decided to buy tenAT-26 Xavante from Brazil in order to be able to defend the Paraguayan airspace; the first three aircraft arrived in December 1979 at theInternational Airport of Asunción.

When, in 1989, a coup was started against long-standing dictatorAlfredo Stroessner, fighter pilots 1st Lts. Juan Antonio Rojas Duré and Gerardo Miguel Ángel Maldonado Gómez, piloting Xavantes, made a series of aggressive flyovers above the loyalist forces, a deeply demoralizing action, for the latter had no way to defend themselves against the combat jets. The action of the Air Force, together with coup leader GeneralAndrés Rodríguez's artillery superiority, led to a hasty surrender by Stroessner's forces.

In 1990 theTaiwanese government donated sixT-33 Shooting Star jets to the Air Force, of which the first few arrived in 1991. The Taiwanese had also announced they would donate twelveF-5E/F fighter jets to Paraguay, with provisions for supplies, maintenance and the training of ground crew and pilots, but due to international issues this movement didn't go through.

The AT-26 Xavante were deactivated permanently in 2004, after twenty five years of service in the Air Force.

From circa 2014/2015 onwards, plans were started to modernize the branch, through strong licitations, law projects in theCongress and contracts with multinational corporations. A few achievements were noted in specialized news sources:

- The acquisition and unveiling of ELTA EL/M 2106 NG radar sets.[3]

- The start of the acquisition process for a parachuting simulator, and for drone interception equipment.[4]

- The acquisition of different flight simulators.[5][6][7]

- The creation of a federal program for the research and development of UAVs.[8]

Besides this, studies have been made for the acquisition ofEmbraer EMB 314 Super Tucano planes, and also a delegation sent to the scene of the negotiations betweenPeru andSouth Korea for theKT-1P.[9] In 2019, a delegation was sent to Argentina to discuss the purchase of helicopters and theIA-63 Pampa.[10] In the same year, a Paraguayan company started to produce under license the Brazilian RQ-17 ION UAV.[11][12]

In April 2021, the PAF did flight-tests of theWega 180, and in November, of the first prototypes of Paraguayan-made UAVs.[13][14][15]

In December 2022, a delegation from the PAF evaluated theRPA-240 radar, which it planned to use against theNarcotráfico.[16] In the same year, itsT-35 Pillán were sent back to ENAER for an overhaul.[17]

In April 2023, the PAF C-in-C signed a declaration of interest with theFabrica Argentina de Aviones for the acquisition of theIA-100 trainer.[18] In December 2023, Arturo Javier González Ocampo, who had been the PAF's Commander in Chief until November, was arrested by theFederal Police of Brazil amidst an investigation on arms trafficking.[19]

Overall, as it stands, due to many budgetary and political issues, the PAF's equipment can be considered mostly obsolete.

Peacekeeping

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The Paraguayan Air Force participates and has participated in various humanitarian missions headed by theUN, namely:

Structure

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The Air Force is composed of the Aerial Tactical Group (GAT) with three fighter squadrons, the Aerial Transport Group (GTA) which includes a paratrooper brigade, the Aerial Helicopter Group (GAH) and its SAR squadron, a utility squadron, a ground attack squadron, the Aerial Instruction Group (GAI), the Aerial Photogrammetric Group (GAF) and the Aerial Maintenance Group Sector (SEMAER). The last three units have no aircraft assigned to them.

Besides these, there exist the Instruction Institutes Command and the Aerial Regions Command; the latter has nominal jurisdiction over twelve landing strips and airports, six of which are air bases.

First Aerial Brigade

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  • Aerial Tactical Group
    • 1.º Fighter Squadron «Guaraní» (Escadrilles «Orion» y «Centauro»), deactivated
    • 2.º Fighter Squadron «Indios» (Escadrilles «Taurus» y «Scorpio»), deactivated
    • 3.º Fighter Squadron «Moros» (Escadrilles «Gamma» y «Omega»):EMB-312
  • Aerial Instruction Group «Fénix Squadron»: T-25A
    • «Antares» / «Pantera» / «Halcón» Squadrons: T-35A/B
  • Aerial Transport Group:
  • Aerial Helicopter Group:UH-1H,HB-350
  • Special Aerial Transport Group: C-208, CE u206, Ce 210N, Ce 402B, PA 32R, PZL 104
  • Aerial Photogrammetric Group

Airmobile Brigade

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  • Paratrooper Battalion
  • Support and Services Battalion
  • Paratrooper Squadron
  • Airmobile Infantry Battalion
  • Security Battalion

Aerial Regions Command

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  • Western Regional Command
  • Eastern Regional Command
  • Environmental Directory
  • PAF Environmental Fire Marshal Corps
  • Communications and Meteorology Directory
  • Forestry and Agriculture Directorate
  • Workshops and Transportation Directory
  • Infrastructure and Engineering Group

Logistics Brigade

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  • Quartermaster Directory
  • Land Transport Directory
  • Weaponry Directory
  • Health Services Directory
  • Aerial Supply Group
  • Aerial Maintenance Group
  • PAF Mobilization and Recruitment Directory

Instruction Institutes Command

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  • Air Force Command and General Staff School
  • Air Force Officer Improvement School
  • Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Formation School
  • Specialized Instruction Center
  • Air Force Language Studies Center
  • Reserve Officers Formation Center

Air bases

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The Paraguayan Air Force operates from around 7 air bases, together with 4 civilian international airports and 3 civilian national airports:

Paraguayan Air Force Installations
NameLocationNotes/Mission
Ñu Guasu Air BaseLuque,Gran AsunciónHeadquarters station, merged with theInternational Airport of Asunción. Also home to the Air Force Museum.[20]
Silvio Pettirossi International AirportLuque,Gran AsunciónCivilian international airport.
General Adrián Jara Air BaseAlto Paraguay
Nueva Asunción Air BaseBoquerón Department
Mayor Infante Rivarola Air BaseBoquerón DepartmentBuilt around landing strip used by military and civilian aircraft.[21]
Teniente Pratts Gill Air BaseBoquerón Department
Luis María Argaña Air BaseMariscal Estigarribia,Boquerón DepartmentBase connected to theDr. Luis María Argaña International Airport, used by civilians and the military. Has a radar array.[22]
Mariscal Francisco Solano López Air BaseConcepción,Concepción DepartmentConnected to theTeniente Coronel Carmelo Peralta Airport.
Doctor Augusto Roberto Fuster Air BasePedro Juan Caballero,AmambayConnected to theDr. Augusto Roberto Fuster Airport.
Guaraní Air BaseMinga Guazú,Alto ParanáConnected to theGuaraní International Airport.
Aviadores del Chaco Air BaseItapúa Department
Amín Ayub González Air BaseEncarnación,Itapúa DepartmentConnected to theTeniente Amin Ayub Gonzalez Airport.
Yacyretá Air BaseYacyretá Island,Misiones DepartmentLocated close to theYacyretá Dam.
Ayolas Air BaseAyolas,Misiones DepartmentLocated close to theYacyretá Dam.
Cerro Cora National Park Military AirportAmambay Department

Equipment

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Aircraft

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Current inventory

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A Paraguayan Air Force CASA 212
 
A ParaguayanEmbraer EMB 312 Tucano
AircraftOriginTypeVariantIn serviceNotes
Combat aircraft
EMB 314 Super TucanoBrazilLight attack /Trainer6 on order[23]
EMB 312 TucanoBrazilLight attack / Trainer6To be modernized[24]
Reconnaissance
Diamond DA62AustriaSurveillance1[24]
Transport aircraft
Cessna 208United StatesTransport5[24]
CASA C-212SpainTransport /MEDEVAC3[24]
Beechcraft BaronUnited StatesTransport1[24]
Helicopters
Helibras HB350BrazilUtility1[24]
Bell UH-1United StatesUtilityUH-1H12[24]Only a few units operable[25]
Trainer aircraft
ENAER T-35ChileBasic trainer9[24]

Retired

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Armament

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TheEMB 314 Super Tucano andEmbraer EMB 312 Tucano fighters can carry Mk 81 and Mk 82 bombs, 70mm aerial rockets and .50 machine guns.[citation needed] TheHelibras HB350 helicopter can also carry70 mm aerial rockets, and pods with .50 machine guns or cannons.[26]

Radar

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Paraguay employs approximately 3Israeli made EL/M 2106 NGradars which provide a3D picture of the controlled airspace.[27]

References

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  1. ^Nickson, R. Andrew (2015).Historical Dictionary of Paraguay. Rowman & Littlefield.
  2. ^Breve Historia de la FAP
  3. ^de Martini, Fernando (15 May 2013)."Brasil e Paraguai avançam para firmar normas binacionais de defesa aérea".Poder Aéreo (in Portuguese). Retrieved2024-01-01.
  4. ^InfoDefensa, Revista Defensa."La Fuerza Aérea de Paraguay licita adquisición de simulador de caída libre para paracaidistas".Infodefensa - Noticias de defensa, industria, seguridad, armamento, ejércitos y tecnología de la defensa (in Spanish). Retrieved2023-07-31.
  5. ^"Imagen de un soldado paraguayo y un niño utilizando un simulador de vuelo en el stand de la FAP en la Expo de Mariano 2023".Facebook.
  6. ^"Imagen de un piloto paraguayo utilizando el simulador de vuelo Pirassununga-BR (pág-9)"(PDF).
  7. ^"FAP solicitó un interceptor de drones".
  8. ^"Programa de investigación y desarrollo de drones nacionales de Paraguay. Pág 32"(PDF).
  9. ^Defensa.com (2015-09-08)."La Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya, interesada en adquirir el KT-1P, prueba en Perú la aeronave - Noticias Defensa Paraguay".Defensa.com (in Spanish). Retrieved2023-07-31.
  10. ^InfoDefensa, Revista Defensa."Paraguay prioriza la compra de helicópteros al Pampa III".Infodefensa - Noticias de defensa, industria, seguridad, armamento, ejércitos y tecnología de la defensa (in Spanish). Retrieved2023-07-31.
  11. ^"Empresa paraguaya fabricará drones - Nacionales - ABC Color".www.abc.com.py (in Spanish). Retrieved2023-07-31.
  12. ^"¡Sin precedentes! Aviones no tripulados se producirán en Paraguay".infonegocios.com.py. Retrieved2023-07-31.
  13. ^"Exitoso vuelo de prueba de las aeronaves no tripuladas "Ñahati 11" y "Pitogüe"".Moopio. 2021-11-24. Retrieved2023-07-31.
  14. ^"EXHIBICIÓN DE LA AERONAVE WEGA 180 :: Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya".www.fuerzaaerea.mil.py. Retrieved2023-07-31.
  15. ^"VUELO DE PRUEBA DE LA AERONAVE WEGA 180 :: Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya".www.fuerzaaerea.mil.py. Retrieved2023-07-31.
  16. ^Redacción (2022-12-01)."Las Fuerzas Armadas de Paraguay demuestran interés en la adquisición de radares de INVAP".Zona Militar (in Spanish). Retrieved2023-07-31.
  17. ^"Visita de la Comisión Verificadora FAP a la ENAER :: Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya".www.fuerzaaerea.mil.py. Retrieved2023-07-31.
  18. ^"La Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya formalizó una declaración para adquirir el avión IA100 fabricado por FAdeA".Argentina.gob.ar (in Spanish). 2023-04-24. Retrieved2023-07-31.
  19. ^"Saiba quem é o ex-comandante da Força Aérea do Paraguai preso em megaoperação da PF".www.cnnbrasil.com.br. Retrieved2024-01-05.
  20. ^"Museo :: Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya".www.fuerzaaerea.mil.py. Retrieved2023-07-31.
  21. ^"Aeródromo de Infante Rivarola mejorará conectividad en el Chaco".RCC (in Spanish). 20 June 2019. Retrieved27 December 2023.
  22. ^"Mistério da base dos EUA inquieta paraguaios".Folha de S. Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2 October 2005. Retrieved27 December 2023.
  23. ^Rosenberg, Zach (23 July 2024)."Farnborough 2024: Paraguay purchases six Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos". Jane's. Retrieved2024-10-19.
  24. ^abcdefgh"World Air Forces 2023". Flightglobal Insight. 2023. Retrieved14 February 2023.
  25. ^Porfilio, Gabriel (2021)."Fallecen tres personas al estrellarse un helicóptero UH-1H de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya". Flightglobal Insight. Retrieved26 October 2024.
  26. ^"Licitaciones de cohetes de 70mm y bombas Bex-11".
  27. ^InfoDefensa, Revista Defensa."La Fuerza Aérea paraguaya presenta oficialmente unos de sus radares 3D".Infodefensa - Noticias de defensa, industria, seguridad, armamento, ejércitos y tecnología de la defensa (in Spanish). Retrieved2023-06-14.

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