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Inventory

The QJJ was badly kept-up during the Algerian Civil War (1992- c:a 1997), but in 2006 a large contract with Russia provided for over 40 top modern fighters, yet to be delivered. The QJJ presently maintains an inventory of 335 aircraft, including 105 jet combat aircraft, 73 transport and patrol aircraft, 31 trainers, and 126 helicopters. Combatants Algerian government Islamic Armed Movement (MIA) Islamic Salvation Army (AIS) others. ...

Su-30 of Algerian Air Force

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References

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See also

• Military of Algeria

The armed forces of Algeria is comprised of the Peoples National Army (ANP), Algerian National Navy (MRA), Air Force (QJJ), and Territorial Air Defense Force. ...

External links

• http://www.algaf.bravehost.com/index.htm in french
• http://www.xairforces.net/gallery.asp?id=33 Algerian Air Force Pictures
• http://www.avions-militaires.net/dossiers/armee-air/dza.php in french