Aisling Air Corps
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| Imperial Air Force of Temuair Forza Aérea Imperial de Temuair | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1908 - present |
| Country |  Temuair |
| Motto(s) | Honra Levar Connosco a Través dos Ceos Honor Carry us Through the Skies |
| Mascot(s) | Cabaleiro Ceannlaidir |
| Commanders | |
| Emperador | Vitor Antón Avila |
| Defense Minister | Rodrigo Breixo Lua |
| Knight-Commander | Nicolau Alberte Millian |
| Sky Marshal | Antón Bieito Salas |
The Imperial Air Force of Temuair (Aisling: Forza Aérea Imperial de Temuair, FAIT) is one of three branches of the Armed Forces of the Temuair Empire and is charged with the defense of the nation airspace, as well as supporting military operations through combat air support and logistical assistance. It is the youngest of the three military services within the Imperial Armed Forces, having been founded in 1908, actually making it one of the first organized independent air forces in history.
History
Ranks
Commissioned
| Grade | Image | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | No insignia | Aspirante Oficial |
| O-1 |  |
Tenente |
| O-2 |  |
Señor Tenente |
| O-3 |  |
Capitán |
| O-4 |  |
Comandante |
| O-5 |  |
Tenente Coronel |
| O-6 |  |
Coronel |
| O-7 |  |
Tenente Xeneral |
| O-8 |  |
Capitán Xeneral |
| O-9 |  |
Comandante Xeneral |
| O-10 |  |
Coronel Xeneral |
Non-Commissioned and Enlisted
| Grade | Image | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | No insignia | Reclutar Aviador |
| E-2 |  |
Avión |
| E-3 |  |
Señor Avión |
| E-4 |  |
Avión Xefe |
| E-5 |  |
Sarxento |
| E-6 |  |
Señor Sargento |
| E-7 |  |
Sarxento Avión |
| E-8 |  |
Señor Sarxento Avión |
| E-9 | |
Sarxento Avión Senior da Forza Aérea |
Organization
Tactical Air Command
Tactical Air Command (TAC), formerly Fighter and Interception Command, is responsible for overseeing the nations fighter and strike aircraft. Its headquarters is located at Bieito-Cambra Imperial Air Force Base, near Piet in central Temuair, but its forces are located at multiple sites throughout the nation.
Previously, TAC was referred to simply as Fighter and Interception Command, with its present name being assumed in 2004. The name change was enacted to represent the commands transition from an all fighter force to a force being made up primarily of multirole aircraft capable of undertaking a variety of missions. As part of the merger, Bomber Command was also merged into Tactical Air Command.
Support Command
Support command exists to maintain and oversee the operation of support aircraft within the Imperial Air Force. In practice, however, during an operation, support aircraft and attached to Tactical Air Command or Strike Command. Aircraft operated by support command include transports, specifically by its subordinate unit, Airlift Command, refueling craft, and special applications aircraft including intelligence platforms and command and control systems.
Airlift Command
Subset of Support Command, stationed at Ardentinny Imperial Air Force base, operates the nations fleet of airlift aircraft. Airlift Command is responsible for the maintenance and utilization of the nation's transport aircraft in support of missions around the world, including supporting Imperial Army and Homeguard operations both domestically and abroad.
Training Command
Training Command is responsible for the basic training and continued education of all airmen enlisted or commissioned within the Imperial Air Force. Training Command is responsible for preparing standards and curriculum for basic training, advanced individual training and rectification courses. Training Command is headquartered at Chonia Imperial Air Force Base in Carnota, located in the Mileth Division, which is also where all Imperial Air Force basic training courses are conducted.
Equipment
| Name | Origin | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighters | |||
| Parada-Vara L-3 Puma | Temuair |
L-3B: | |
| Athar A-3 Sombra | L/A-3: 24 | ||
| Athar L-5 Víbora | L-5F: L-5H: 60 |
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| Athar L-7 Jararaca | L-7: | ||
| Athar L-9 Espirito | L-9: 48 | ||
| Attack | |||
| Athar A-4 Zangão | Temuair |
A-4: | |
| Athar A-2 Raposo | A-2: | ||
| Reconnaissance | |||
| Parada-Vara RB-4 | Temuair |
RB-4C: 24 | |
| Bomber | |||
| Athar B-3 Oso | Temuair |
B-3F: 48 | |
| Parada-Vara B-4 Onza | B-4C: B-4D: |
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| Parada-Vara B-5 Jaguar | B-5A: 84 B-5B: 12 |
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| Trainer | |||
| Athar U-3 Grimoire | Temuair |
U-3B: | |
| Transport | |||
| Athar C-6 Xirafa | Temuair |
C-6A: | |
| Parada-Vara C-4 | C-4C: | ||
| Athar C-7 Alce | C-7: | ||
| Electronic warfare and support | |||
| Parada-Vara EB-3 Corvo | Temuair |
EB-3C: | |
| Utility | |||
| Bvz 156 Storch |  Dniegua |
U-1: | |