Hungarian Air Force
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The Hungarian Air Force (Hungarian: Magyar Légierő, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈmɒɟɒr ˈleːgijɛrøː]), is the air force branch of the Hungarian Defence Forces.[2]
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Hungarian Air Force | |
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Magyar Légierő | |
Founded | 1918; 106 years ago (1918) |
Country | Hungary |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 5,750 active duty personnel 90 aircraft[1] |
Part of | Hungarian Defence Forces |
Headquarters | Budapest |
Anniversaries | 15 August |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General Nándor Kilián |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | JAS 39 Gripen |
Helicopter | Airbus H125, Airbus H145M |
Attack helicopter | Mil Mi-24 |
Trainer | Zlin 242 |
Transport | Airbus A319, Dassault Falcon 7X |
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The primary focus of the present Hungarian Air Force lies in defensive operations. The flying units operate are organised into a single command; under the Air Command and Control Centre.[3]