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The [[Italian Airforce]] makes extensive use of a large range of both fix-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, from fighters to attackers. This page is set to document the number of aircraft, type of aircraft and origin of each aircraft within the Italian Airforce | |||
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Revision as of 21:06, 30 March 2024
The Italian Airforce makes extensive use of a large range of both fix-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, from fighters to attackers. This page is set to document the number of aircraft, type of aircraft and origin of each aircraft within the Italian Airforce
| Name | Origin | Type | Number | Image | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Wing Aircraft | ||||||
| Britten-Norman BN-2 Defender |  United Kingdom
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VIP/Maritime Patrol/Utility | 14 | .png){kind=small}
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The BN-2 Defender is largely used for most maritime patrol missions | |
| Beechcraft 200 Super King Air |  United States
|
VIP/Maritime Patrol/Utility | 12 | .png){kind=small}
|
Used for local VIPs specifically local station commanders n such. One is stationed on Rathlin for civilian usage however is owned and operated by the coast guard. | |
| CASA/IPTN CN-235 |  Spain
|
Maritime Patrol/Utility | 8 | .png)
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Mostly used for utility like transport and logistics, however is also regularly used for maritime patrol. | |
| Cessna 172 T-41 | United States
|
Maritime Patrol | 27 | .png){kind=small}
|
Small aircraft for maritime patrol usage. | |
| Avro 652 Anson | United Kingdom
|
Trainer | 15 | .png){kind=small}
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Mainly used to train for large airframes. | |
| Gulfstream III | United States
|
VIP | 2 | .png){kind=small}
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Mainly used for high ranking officers of the armed forces and defence forces but also used for government members. | |
| Gulfstream IV | United States
|
VIP | 1 | .png){kind=small}
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Reserved for the chiefs of the Coast guard and high up military/government personnel. Equipped with multiple gun stashes in case of emergencies and has air to air refuelling capabilities. | |
| Miles M.25 Martinet | United Kingdom
|
Trainer | 5 | .png){kind=small}
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Training craft for small airframes. Planned to be replaced soon. | |
| Pilatus PC-12 |  Switzerland
|
Trainer/Utility/Maritime Patrol/VIP | 11 | .png){kind=small}
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Mainly used as a utility aircraft, however one is stationed on Rathlin Island for specifically the Rathlin Island Governor and Councillor | |
| A400M |  Germany
|
Utility | 1 | .png)
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Used solely as a logistics aircraft, rarely sees usage and plans of transferring it to the airforce are underway. | |
| Rotary Wing Aircraft | ||||||
| Mil-24 T1 |  USSR
|
Maritime Patrol | 9 | .png){kind=small}
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Originally bought from Russia back in 2020, now switched to patrol usage. The T1 variant is a Corkonian variant of the Mil-24 which replaces the front gun with a spotlight. The T1 is not armed. | |
| Sikorsky S-92 | United States
|
Maritime Patrol/Rescue | 4 | .png){kind=small}
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Used solely for patrol and maritime rescue operations | |
| Sikorsky S-61N | United States
|
Maritime Patrol/Trainer | 5 | .png)
|
Used for training purposes however 1 is reserved for maritime patrol operations. | |
| AS 355 |  France
|
Maritime Patrol/Trainer | 23 | .png){kind=small}
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| AW 139 |  Italy
|
Maritime Patrol/Trainer/Rescue/Utility | 26 | .png){kind=small}
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| AS 355 | France
|
Maritime Patrol/Trainer/Utility | 11 | .png){kind=small}
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Used mainly for training, however is regularly used for patrol. Sometimes can be used to transport individuals. | |
| EC 135 | Germany
|
Maritime Patrol/Trainer/Utility/Rescue/VIP | 27 | _(cork_coastguard).png)
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Used mainly for training, however is regularly used for patrol. Sometimes can be used to transport individuals. Also used for rescue operations and vip transport. | |