Valkean Air Force
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| Valkean Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Ilmavoimat | |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Country |  Valkea |
| Branch | Air force |
| Role | Aerial and space warfare |
| Part of | Valkean Armed Forces |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel |  .svg) |
| Fin flash |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | V-71 |
| Helicopter | AVC-60, UH-60 |
| Trainer | AN-47, VT-86, VT-220 |
| Transport | A400M |
| Tanker | A330 MRTT |
The Valkean Air Force (VAF; Valkean: Ilmavoimat) is the air and space force of the Valkean Armed Forces. It was founded in 1926, making it one of the oldest continuously operating air forces of its kind in Astyria, and has since then participated in various Astyrian conflicts. Its primary role is to protect Valkea's national airspace, provide support for ground forces, and conduct aerial and space operations.
Equipment
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Variant | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat aircraft | |||||
| Valkean Aerospace V-71 | Valkea | Multirole fighter | V-71C/D, V-71E | 135 | 62 on order |
| Electronic warfare | |||||
| ??? | Kobolis | AEW&C | ??? | 2 | |
| Tanker | |||||
| Airbus A330 MRTT | Europe | Tanker | 4 | 2 converted from civilian Airbus A330-200 aircraft | |
| Transport | |||||
| Airbus A400M Atlas | Europe | Transport | 20 | ||
| Helicopter | |||||
| AVC-60 | Khyragus | Transport | 19 | ||
| Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk | United States | Utility | UH-60, UH-60M | 13 | 9 UH-60Ms on order |
| Trainer aircraft | |||||
| Angelbridge Avionics AN-47 | Blackhelm Confederacy | Jet trainer | 20 | ||
| Valkean Aerospace VT-86 | Valkea | Basic trainer | 36 | ||
| Valkean Aerospace VT-220 | Valkea | Jet trainer | 27 | ||