Bulgarian Air Force

The Bulgarian Air Force (Bulgarian: Военновъздушни сили, romanized: Voennovazdushni sili) is one of the three branches of the Armed Forces of Bulgaria, the other two being the Bulgarian Navy and Bulgarian Land Forces. Its mission is to guard and protect the sovereignty of Bulgarian airspace, to provide aerial support and to assist the Land Forces in case of war. The Bulgarian Air Force is one of the oldest air forces in Europe and the world. In recent times it has been actively taking part in numerous NATO missions and exercises in Europe. The current commanding officer of the Bulgarian Air Force is Major General Constantin Popov.

Combat Aircraft

 * Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 x 12 (Fighter) - in reserve
 * Mikoyan MiG-29UB x 12 (Fighter)
 * Sukhoi Su-25 x 14 (Attack Aircraft)

Reconnaissance Aircraft

 * Antonov An-30 x 2 (Surveillance Aircraft)

Transport Aircraft

 * Airbus A319 x 2 (VIP Transport)
 * Alenia C-27J Spartan x 4 (Tactical Transport)
 * Antonov An-2TD x 2 (Transport)
 * Antonov An-24 x 2 (Transport)
 * Antonov An-26 x 6 (Transport)
 * Dassault Falcon 2000 x 2 (VIP Transport)
 * LET L-410 Turbolet x 2 (Transport)
 * Piaggio P.180 Avanti x 2 (Transport)
 * Pilatus PC-12 x 2 (Transport/Utility)
 * Tupolev Tu-154 x 2 (VIP Transport)

Helicopters

 * AgustaWestland AW109 x 4 (Police Helicopter)
 * AgustaWestland AW139 x 2 (Police Helicopter)
 * Bell 206 x 2 (Utility Helicopter)
 * Eurocopter AS532 Cougar x 12 (Transport Helicopter)
 * Mil Mi-8 x 2 (Utility Helicopter)
 * Mil Mi-17 x 6 (Transport Helicopter)
 * Mil Mi-24 x 6 (Transport Helicopter)

Trainer Aircraft

 * Aero L-39ZA Albatros x 12 (Jet Trainer)
 * Bell 206 x 4 (Helicopter Trainer)
 * Mikoyan MiG-29UB x 4 (Conversion Trainer)
 * Pilatus PC-9 x 6 (Primary Trainer)

Future Procurement

 * Lockheed Martin F-16V Blk.70/72 Fighting Falcon x 16 (Multirole Fighter)