RLA Air Force

The RLA Air Force represents one of the 5 branches of the Red Liberation Army of Posadastan.

History

First established in the late 1910s by the Royal Amonian Army, the air force was composed primarily of smaller planes, largely for light-bombing and recon missions. These proved effective against communist insurgents during the ensuing 12 year Amonian Civil War, from 1921-1933. After this period, with the communist takeover, much wasn't done except for occasional foreign purchases until the 1960s. During this time, the ever-more-paranoid Tocikist regime began, under its autarkist policies, forcing certain factories to manufacture and machine parts for the production of an array of war materials, including planes. During this time, much of Posadastan's modern aviation infrastructure was created, included a series of small airports, air bases, and underground storage facilities. As well, the period was marked by extensive IP theft from abroad. However, three main companies came out on top: Saidę, SAMP, and Xai-Laputa. Saidę focused largely on the production and imitation of foreign fighters, but lacked much of the indigenous technology and manufacturing needed to make high-end products to compete with foreign nations. The Southern Area Manufacturing Plant (SAMP) focuses primarily on non-avionic products, such as missiles and land-based vehicles, but does produce a wide array of smaller, light-aircraft, including the successful PIA and JXX series of light attack/trainer/counter-insurgency aircraft. Lastly is Xai-Laputa (XL), which is dedicated almost exclusively to the production of transport and bomber aircraft, which was founded in 1962.

Equipment

Manned

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Details
Fighters/Interceptors
Saidé-97		Posadastan	Strike fighter	6+	This was an attempt at replicating foreign designs within Posadastan, it is believed to have developed a dedicated "3 to 3.5 generation" fighter in extremely limited quantities.
Saidé-05		Posadastan	Trainer Fighter	~24	Posadastan's second attempt at making an indigenous 3rd to 4th generation fighters. Two variants were produced, with the first containing an estimated 6 total, and the total having "at least" 17.
Saidé-18		Posadastan	Advanced fighter trainer Fighter	10+	The most recent attempt at producing a 100% indigenous 4th generation fighter, believed to be successful but slow, the government plans to produce a single squadron (18) by late 2027, at which point the program will be stopped in favor of constructing designs based on USSM-designs.
SU-47		USSM	Jet Fighter fighter-bomber tactical bomber	~36	Has supermaneuvrability and STOL capabilities, it is believed they may be able to operate from the Posadi under-construction Tangřa-class carrier.
SU-27		USSM	Multirole air superiority	72(18+)	72 purchased and delivered as of early 2027, since the start of the new USSM civil war, Posadastan has begun copying and replicating USSM jet designs. After the USSM civil war Posadastan began to illegally copy and develop it's own SU designs, possibly producing more.
SU-30/Saidę-20		USSM Posadastan	Carrier-based air superiority	~120	Posadi copy of the SU-33, most of which serve alongside SU-47s on carriers
SU-33/Saidę-24		USSM Posadastan	Multirole air superiority	10(26+)	Posadi made version of the SU-30, copied and produced indigenously after the outbreak of the USSM civil war.
Mig-31		USSM	Interceptor Attack Aircraft	48+	Operated in flights of 4, many were purchased miscellaneously during the USSM's warlord period, leading to the exact amount being possessed by Posadastan being unknown.
Su-57/Saidę-27		USSM Posadastan	Stealth multirole fighter	10+	Produced by Posadastan based on stolen/copied designs after the USSM civil war, Posadastan's first 5th gen stealth fighter. Cancelled due to cost concerns in early 2027 with at least 10 functional prototypes produced.
Ground-effect vehicles
Bavï-1/2		Posadastan	Ground-effect vehicle	60+	Designed for naval reconnaissance, patrol, and attack. Production start in 2010, but the first variant had its motor too exposed, so the second variant was made with an integrated motor to reduce the RCS.
Type-80 GEV		Posadastan	125-ton Ground-effect vehicle	5-10	Designed and maintained mostly for rapid transport by sea, can carry up to 150 passengers or be armed with an array of 2 missile launchers and machine guns. It has a range of nearly 1900km with a top speed of 400km/h and a maximum service ceiling of 3km.
Combat
PIA-99		Posadastan	Military Trainer Light attack Counterinsurgency	200+	Designed largely for training and low-risk counterinsurgency campaigns, this plane has a combat range of 550km.
PIA-17		Posadastan	Military Trainer Light attack Counterinsurgency	40+	Still under production, intended to eventually replace the PIA-99 and capable of operating in low- to medium-risk areas.
SAMP-J72		Posadastan	Jet trainer Light attack	430+	One of Posadastan's first attempts at an indigenous jet powered aircraft, a number of accidents and malfunctions have occurred since its inception, but it is regarded as "successful." It was produced for 20 years a three variants between 1972 and 1993, with ongoing upgrades ever since.
SAMP-J97		Posadastan	Advanced Jet trainer Light attack	80+	Designed as a more modern successor to the J72, it was produced between 1997 and 2006, with a second round around 2014-2016, with ongoing upgrades since.
SAMP-J18		Posadastan	Advanced Jet trainer Light attack	unknown	Designed as a more modern counterpart to the J97, production began around 2018.
Helicopters
PIA Zh-10		Posadastan	Attack Helicopter	~200
PIA Zh-17		Posadastan	Reconnaissance Attack Helicopter	~200
PIA Zh-21		Posadastan	Medium lift Helicopter	unknown
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Transport
XL T-71		Posadastan	Military Trainer Transport AEW&C	20-30	One of the earliest larger transport aircraft/airliners made in Posadastan, most have been retired, though some are still used for both military and civilian use, including some regional flights.
XL ST-78		Posadastan	Military Trainer Transport	~5	Originally designed to be a civilian airliner version of the Sukhoi T-4, was used for that role through the early 2000s, where they were mostly retired for military use.
XL T-79		Posadastan	Military Trainer Transport AEW&C	~80	Produced between 1979 and the mid 1990s, most were designated for civilian use, but some have been fitted and modified for various military roles.
XL T-79		Posadastan	Military Trainer Transport AEW&C	~80	Produced between 1979 and the mid 1990s, most were designated for civilian use, but some have been fitted and modified for various military roles.
XL T-00		Posadastan	Transport ASW & Maritime patrol	20-30	Produced since the year 2000, it has largely replaced the X-79 for civilian use and to some extent in the military. Has STOL capabilities.
XL Q-B		Posadastan	STOL Transport Patrol	unknown	An unknown but limited number were produced between 2000 and 2006, can carry up to 30 passengers.
Laputa V-81		Posadastan	Transport AEW&C Tactical Airlifter	60+	Production began around 1981 and continues to the modern day with some variants.
Laputa V-10		Posadastan	Transport tactical airlifter AEW&C, ELINT ASW, ECM	50-60	Produced since 2010, multiple military variants have been produced.
Laputa S-24		Posadastan	Transport Strategic Airlifter Aerial tanker AEW&C	25+	Production began in 2024, with many variants still being planned.
Bombers
XL-70		Posadastan	Strategic bomber	300+	Various iterations and modernizations of this aircraft has occurred since its introduction in 1970. The majority have been made into maritime strike bombers with a few being cruise missile carriers and conventional and/or nuclear capable bombers. There also exist a few modified to serve various other roles like AWACS, EW, recon, and aerial refueling. They can travel at a cruising speed of 0.75M and have an operational of 1800-2000km (depending on the variant).
Sukhoi T-4		USSM	Supersonic Strategic bomber	6-8	Acquired from the USSM during the end of its warlord era, the Sukhoi T-4s operated by Posadastan have seen minimal use. The bomber itself is designed for a maximum speed of Mach 3 (3200 km/h), though the cruising speed is only Mach 2.8 (3000 km/h), with an operational range of 3400-3500km. It is believed to be nuclear-capable and is designed for supersonic reconnaissance, anti-ship, and strategic bomber with a maximum payload of ~50,000kg (~110,000lbs). The exact number possessed by Posadastan, most are stored in underground facilities, but satellite photos suggest anywhere from 6 to 8 total.
Su-24		USSM/Posadastan	Supersonic tactical bomber Interdictor	100+	Many bought from the USSM in the 80s and 90s, many other variant models produced without license by Posadastan in the 2020s after the USSM civil war.
XL-85		Posadastan	Supersonic Strategic bomber	~24	Heavily based on the Sukhoi T-4 bought several year prior, the XL-85 was designed to have a maximum payload of 45,000kg (~99,000lbs), slightly less than the T-4, but had a combat nearly double that of the T-4, along with a slightly lower maximum speed of Mach 2.05. They were produced twice, the first in the 1980s and 90s, and again in the 2010s.
XL-P-25		Posadastan	Strategic bomber	unknown	Acting as an intermediate range strategic bomber, it is based largely on a mixture of the T-4 and the Qhai-70. It is believed that the first "few" were tested and in operation by late 2025, though the exact production capacity is unknown. The estimated top speed is 2.04M with an operational range of 2200-2500km.
XL-S-27		Posadastan	Strategic stealth bomber	in development	The only details known are that this craft is expected to be a flying wing whose maiden flight will be in "2027 or 2028." It is rumored to be nuclear-capable and have a range of 8500km.
Other
QAF-19		Posadastan	Ultralight training-reconnaissance planes	30+

Unmanned

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Quantity	Details
UAVs
Paran-X		Posadastan	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle	Unknown	Introduced in 1988, there are multiple variants of this drone (with X being any number that corresponds to a specific variant). The variants are designed for specific roles like loitering munitions, target drones, reconnaissance & surveillance, anti-radar, and/or combat drone capabilities.
Mohai-X		Posadastan	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle	300+	The earliest versions are since out of service, predating the Paran by 2 years. This one contains variants up to the modern day that also include
Moni-10		Posadastan	Full-spectrum superiority	unknown	First developed in 2023, it is believed to have 24 hour flight capabilities and a range of 2000-2400km.
Sokowi-120		Posadastan	CISR	40-50+	produced since 2012, it has 24 hour endurance and a range of 1700km.
Sokowi-125		Posadastan	Autonomous loitering munition	unknown	Believed to be a cheap, easy to make suicide drone with a range of "up to" 2500km.
Sokowi-130		Posadastan	UCAV	<18	Believed to be Posadastan's most advanced drone, it has a range of 7000km, a flight ceiling of 11km, and can carry "13 bombs and 500 kg of electronic equipment," with a flight endurance of 36 hours.
Kaŕen		Posadastan	multirole	unknown	A rocket-propelled drone with a 1000km range, occasionally used as a target drone.
Sokowi-150		Posadastan	multirole UCAV	<10	A large flying wing drone with an 11.58m wingspan and an unknown range, it is kept highly secret by the Posadi government.
Sokowi-155		Posadastan	UCAV	50+	A smaller version of the 150.
Yasï		Posadastan	UAV	unknown	One of the smallest combat drone produced by Posadastan, it has been produced since 2013 and is believed to number around 1000, with an unknown number exported abroad.
Fai-13		Posadastan	HALE UAV	unknown	Designed primarily for use in civilian fields, but also used by police and the PRG for security purposes.
Satu-8		Posadastan	VTOL UAV	unknown
Bi-18		Posadastan	multipurpose UAV	unknown	3m wingspan, designed to get past enemy missiles with "radar-evading stealth properties," designed for both attack and reconnaissance.
Qol-10		Posadastan	Loitering munition	500+	Designed as a suicide drone that can be operated in an "electronic warfare environment."
Hamase-15		Posadastan	HALE Recon/Combat UAV/UCAV	30-40	Designed for medium-range, newer versions are claimed to be capable of carrying air-to-air missiles.
Saŕei		Posadastan	UCAV	unknown	Designed to carry air-to-air missiles for deployment against other air-borne objects.