Uganda Air Force

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Uganda People's Defence Air Force

Entebbe/Intl
Gulu
Nakasongola
Soroti

The air defence of Uganda is the repsonsibility of six advanced Su-30Mk2's. The Flankers replaced the MiG-21Bis in the Fighter Squadron based at Entebbe Airport.

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New acquired from Russia, in June 2022, six Mi-28NE Havoc attack helicopters entered service at Soroti airbase.

X/Titter (Kampala, Oct 2023)

Entebbe/Intl (HUEN)

RWY 12/30, 17/35     POS 00°02'32"N 032°26'37"E     ELEV 3784 ft

Air Base Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Entebbe Air Force Wing

Fighter Squadron Su-30MK2


Government Flight G550


Uganda Air Cargo Corporation L-100
Y12-IV


Attack Helicopter Squadron Mi-28N
Mi-24PN
Mi-24V


Mil Helicopter Squadron Mi-17-1V
Mi-17V-2
Mi-17V-5
Mi-171A1
Mi-171E
Mi-172
Mi-172A1


Bell Helicopter Squadron AB206B-3
AB412
Bell 212



Transport Squadron Ce208B
P-92 Echo (mil?)

The Mil Helicopter Squadron operates several versions of the Mi-17 Hip (Mi-171/Mi-172/V-2/V-5) from Entebbe Airport.

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Three versions of the Mi-24 Hind (V/P/PN) are operating in an Attack Helicopter Squadron at Entebbe Airport.

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Gulu (HUGU)

RWY 17/35     POS 02°48'19"N 032°16'19"E     ELEV 3432 ft

Air Base Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Gulu Air Force Wing

Puma Squadron L-39ZA
L-39ZO


Flying Training Squadron SF260W (wfu?)

Two versions of the L-39 Albatros (ZO/ZA) are operating as advanced trainer in the Puma Squadron at Gulu airbase.

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The Uganda Air Force operates a Bell Helicopter Squadron at Entebbe Airport flying AB206B-3/L Jet Rangers/Long Rangers.

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Nakasongola (--)

RWY 02/20     POS 01°24'23"N 032°27'49"E     ELEV 3556 ft

Air Base Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Nakasongola Air Force Wing

Bell Helicopter Squadron Bell 412
UH-1H-II


... Squadron DA42MPP
S2R-T H80 Thr-510G

Two Cessna 208 Grand Caravans spotted at Tenerife during the delivery flight to Entebbe Airport (Uganda).

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Cessna 172 Skyhawks are being used for initial pilot training at Soroti airbase.

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Soroti (HUSO)

RWY 05/23, 09/27 (dirt), HEL     POS 01°43'20"N 033°37'07"E     ELEV 3697 ft

Air Base Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Soroti Air Force Wing

Bell Helicopter Squadron UH-1H-II


Flying Training Squadron Ce172/172S

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