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{{Infobox military unit | {{Infobox military unit | ||
| − | | unit_name | + | | unit_name = Kivuian Air Force |
| − | | native_name | + | | native_name = Kivuische Luftwaffe |
| − | | image | + | | image = KivuAirForceRoundel.png |
| − | | image_size | + | | image_size = |
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| − | | start_date | + | | caption = |
| − | | country | + | | dates = {{start date|1958|July|14}} <!-- or | start_date = | end_date = --> |
| − | | allegiance | + | | disbanded = |
| − | | branch | + | | country = {{flag|Kivu}} <!-- or | countries = --> |
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| − | | role | + | | branch = |
| − | | size | + | | type = Air Force |
| − | | command_structure | + | | role = <!-- or | specialization = --> |
| − | | garrison | + | | size = {{ubl|25,831 active personnel|9,657 reservists|515 aircraft}} |
| − | | garrison_label | + | | command_structure = [[Armed Forces of Kivu]] |
| − | | nickname | + | | garrison = [[Buchthafen, Kivu|Buchthafen]], [[Kivu]] |
| − | | patron | + | | garrison_label = Air Force Command |
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| + | | anniversaries = | ||
| + | | equipment = [[Equipment of the Kivuian Air Force|Equipment]] | ||
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| + | | battle_honours = | ||
| + | | battle_honours_label = | ||
| + | | flying_hours = | ||
| + | | website = | ||
<!-- Commanders --> | <!-- Commanders --> | ||
| − | | current_commander | + | | current_commander = |
| − | | commander1 = [[ | + | | commander1 = [[Jakob Fitkau]] |
| − | | commander1_label = [[ | + | | commander1_label = [[President of Kivu|Commander-in-chief]] |
| − | | commander2 = | + | | commander2 = [[Johan Kiefer]] |
| − | | commander2_label = | + | | commander2_label = [[Minister of Defense (Kivu)|Minister of Defense]] |
| − | | commander3 = | + | | commander3 = [[Aldric Graf]] |
| − | | commander3_label = | + | | commander3_label = [[Chief of Air Force (Kivu)|Chief of Air Force]] |
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| + | | notable_commanders = | ||
| + | <!-- Insignia --> | ||
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| + | | identification_symbol_6 = | ||
| + | | identification_symbol_6_label = | ||
| + | <!-- Aircraft --> | ||
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| + | | aircraft_bomber = | ||
| + | | aircraft_electronic = | ||
| + | | aircraft_fighter = | ||
| + | | aircraft_helicopter = | ||
| + | | aircraft_helicopter_attack = | ||
| + | | aircraft_helicopter_cargo = | ||
| + | | aircraft_helicopter_multirole = | ||
| + | | aircraft_helicopter_observation = | ||
| + | | aircraft_helicopter_trainer = | ||
| + | | aircraft_helicopter_utility = | ||
| + | | aircraft_interceptor = | ||
| + | | aircraft_patrol = | ||
| + | | aircraft_recon = | ||
| + | | aircraft_trainer = | ||
| + | | aircraft_transport = | ||
| + | | aircraft_tanker = | ||
| + | | aircraft_general = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The Kivuian Air Force (Kivuian: ''Luftwaffe'') is the | + | The '''Kivuian Air Force''' ([[Kivuian langauge|Kivuian]]: ''Luftwaffe'') is the air and space force of Kivu. Until 1952, the Kivuian Air Force was under the command of the [[Kivuian Army]]. However, following the conclusion of the [[South Ecros War]], the Kivuian government passed a bill on 17 July, 1952, that established the air force as an independent branch of the [[Kivuian Armed forces]]. |
| − | + | As of 2021, 450 and 550 aircraft are operated by the Kivuian Air Force, which operates the majority of the Kivuian military's aircraft, although both the [[Kivuian Army|Army]] and the [[Kivuian Navy|Navy]] also operate aircraft in various roles. In wartime, the air force provides support across a spectrum of operations such as air superiority, precision strikes, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, air mobility, space surveillance, and humanitarian support. In peacetime, the primary tasks are airspace surveillance and preperation for wartime conditions. | |
| − | + | In 2023, the Kivuian Air Force operated 13 [[air force base|air force bases]], and presences at two civilian airports. In addition, personnel and equipment are permentantly stationed at bases in multiple Ecrosian countries as a part of Kivu's commitments to [[Alliance of Central Ecrosian States|ACES]]. 25,831 active airmen (and women), and 9,657 reservists were enlisted in the Kivuian Air Force, which is up from 18,992 recorded in 2010. | |
| − | The | + | |
| + | The current Chief of the Kivuian Air Force is [[Aldric Graf]], who was appointed to the role in 2018. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | == | + | == Structure == |
| + | |||
| + | The Kivuian Air Force is commanded by the Chief of the Air Force, who serves as a subordinate to the [[Chief of the Armed Forces (Kivu)|Chief of the Armed Forces]], the [[Minister of Defense (Kivu)|Minister of Defense]], and the [[President of Kivu|President]] who is also the commander-in-chief of the Kivuian Armed Forces. The current Chief of the Air Force is Aldric Graf. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Air Force Command === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Air Force Command (''Luftwaffenkommando'') | ||
| + | |||
| + | In peacetime, the Air Force Command is responsible | ||
== Bases == | == Bases == | ||
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| + | The Kivuian Air force currently operates 13 bases, all of which are located in Kivu, and maintians a presence at 2 civillian airports, [[Buchthafen International Airport]] and [[Altenberg International Airport]]. | ||
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In 2015, the Air Force had an authorized strength of X active airmen/women and X reservists. The civil personnel within the Air Force is being reduced to X officials and employees. Most of the civilian employees work in maintenance and the Air Force Fire Department. | In 2015, the Air Force had an authorized strength of X active airmen/women and X reservists. The civil personnel within the Air Force is being reduced to X officials and employees. Most of the civilian employees work in maintenance and the Air Force Fire Department. | ||
=== Training === | === Training === | ||
| − | The Air Force has | + | |
| + | The Kivuian Air Force currently has three training institutions located at air force bases in Kivu and one in [[Jackson]], they are used for training and catering active and reserve personnel, as well as newly enlisted civilains. [[X Air Force Base]], located in X, Kivu, is the largest of the three training facilities. | ||
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== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
{{See also| Equipment of the Kivuian Air Force}} | {{See also| Equipment of the Kivuian Air Force}} | ||
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| + | == Ranks == | ||
[[Category:Kivu]] | [[Category:Kivu]] | ||
[[Category:Defense Forces of Kivu]] | [[Category:Defense Forces of Kivu]] | ||
[[Category:Terraconserva]] | [[Category:Terraconserva]] | ||
Revision as of 16:13, 10 May 2024
| Kivuian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Kivuische Luftwaffe | |
 | |
| Active | July 14, 1958 |
| Country |  Kivu |
| Type | Air Force |
| Size |
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| Part of | Armed Forces of Kivu |
| Air Force Command | Buchthafen, Kivu |
| Equipment | Equipment |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | Jakob Fitkau |
| Minister of Defense | Johan Kiefer |
| Chief of Air Force | Aldric Graf |
The Kivuian Air Force (Kivuian: Luftwaffe) is the air and space force of Kivu. Until 1952, the Kivuian Air Force was under the command of the Kivuian Army. However, following the conclusion of the South Ecros War, the Kivuian government passed a bill on 17 July, 1952, that established the air force as an independent branch of the Kivuian Armed forces.
As of 2021, 450 and 550 aircraft are operated by the Kivuian Air Force, which operates the majority of the Kivuian military's aircraft, although both the Army and the Navy also operate aircraft in various roles. In wartime, the air force provides support across a spectrum of operations such as air superiority, precision strikes, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, air mobility, space surveillance, and humanitarian support. In peacetime, the primary tasks are airspace surveillance and preperation for wartime conditions.
In 2023, the Kivuian Air Force operated 13 air force bases, and presences at two civilian airports. In addition, personnel and equipment are permentantly stationed at bases in multiple Ecrosian countries as a part of Kivu's commitments to ACES. 25,831 active airmen (and women), and 9,657 reservists were enlisted in the Kivuian Air Force, which is up from 18,992 recorded in 2010.
The current Chief of the Kivuian Air Force is Aldric Graf, who was appointed to the role in 2018.
Contents
History
Structure
The Kivuian Air Force is commanded by the Chief of the Air Force, who serves as a subordinate to the Chief of the Armed Forces, the Minister of Defense, and the President who is also the commander-in-chief of the Kivuian Armed Forces. The current Chief of the Air Force is Aldric Graf.
Air Force Command
Air Force Command (Luftwaffenkommando)
In peacetime, the Air Force Command is responsible
Bases
The Kivuian Air force currently operates 13 bases, all of which are located in Kivu, and maintians a presence at 2 civillian airports, Buchthafen International Airport and Altenberg International Airport.
| Name | ICAO airport code | IATA airport code | Year | Nearest City | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | ETNT | – | 1951 | X | X |
Personnel
In 2015, the Air Force had an authorized strength of X active airmen/women and X reservists. The civil personnel within the Air Force is being reduced to X officials and employees. Most of the civilian employees work in maintenance and the Air Force Fire Department.
Training
The Kivuian Air Force currently has three training institutions located at air force bases in Kivu and one in Jackson, they are used for training and catering active and reserve personnel, as well as newly enlisted civilains. X Air Force Base, located in X, Kivu, is the largest of the three training facilities.
