RLA Air Force

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

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 2030.
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	54(18)	36 purchased prior to 2026, with 18 purchased in 2026 and another 18 to be delivered in 2027, to a grand total of 72.
Mig-31		USSM	Interceptor Attack Aircraft	24-32	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.
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
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Transport
Laputa X-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.
Laputa X-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.
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
Qhai-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	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.
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 2000km.
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	<15	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.
Sokowi-150		Posadastan	multirole UCAV	4-6	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	300+	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	10-20	Designed to carry air-to-air missiles for deployment against other air-borne objects.