Croatian Air Force
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The Croatian Air Force (Croatian: Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo or HRZ) is a branch of the Croatian Armed Forces tasked primarily with safeguarding the sovereignty of Croatian airspace and providing aviation support to other branches during joint operations. Prior to a 2018 decision by the Croatian Parliament, the HRZ was responsible for the integrated air defense system of Croatia. However, Air Defense (PZO) was subsequently transferred to the Croatian Army.
The mission of HRZ is to monitor and protect the airspace of the Republic of Croatia, participate in joint and international NATO/UN/EU-led military operations, and implement operations to provide assistance to civil institutions in the country.
Aircraft Inventory[edit | edit source]
Combat Aircraft[edit | edit source]
- Dassault Rafale C/B F-3R x 12 (Multirole Fighter) - 12 more on order
Transport Aircraft[edit | edit source]
- CASA C-295W x 4 (Transport Aircraft)
Firefighting Aircraft[edit | edit source]
- Air Tractor AT-802A/F x 6 (Fire Suppressor)
- Canadair CL-415 x 6 (Waterbomber Aircraft) - 2 x Canadair CL-515 on order
Helicopters[edit | edit source]
- Bell OH-58D(R) Kiowa Warrior x 16 (Armed Scout Helicopter)
- Sikorsky UH-60M Blackhawk x 12 (Utility Helicopter)
- Mil Mi-171Sh x 10 (Transport/SAR Helicopter)