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Belarus Military Air Force On its independence gained in 1990 during the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Belarus Air Force was equipped with aircraft left behind in situ and with aircraft earmarked for the local reserve. Re-organisation has meant that Army aviation has been absorbed into the Military Air Forces. There is a great need for standardisation. Some surplus transports have been sold off and some are operated in civil colours in order to raise revenue to keep the other aircraft flying. Operational flying hours are so low that operational efficiency is doubted. Organisational efficiency is also in question, as for example some Mig29 Fulcrum were sold to Algeria and Peru, but then replacements of the same type were ordered. Fighters include 57 Mig-29, 31 Mig-23, 21 Su-27, 87 Su-25,30 Su24, and 12 Su-24 in reconnaisance roles. Training is also provided on additional Mig-29, Mig-23, Su-27 and Su-25. Many of these aircraft are for sale on the international marketplace. Helicopters include 76 Mi-24KR, 120 Mi-8, 12 Mi-26 and 12 Mi-6. Transport has 16 Il-76and a similar number awaiting disposal., 3 An-12, 1 An-24, 9 An-26 and a VIP fleet of 1 Tu-134, 1 Tu-154 and 1 Yak-40. Training is provided by a combination of L-29 and L-39.
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Abstracted from and copyright of Jane's Air Forces of the World