| Afghan National Army Air Force | |
|---|---|
 Afghan Air Force Mi-35s | |
| Active | 1924–2001 2005–present |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Allegiance | Afghan National Army |
| Size | 40 aircraft[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mi-35 |
| Trainer | to be determined |
| Transport | An-26, An-32, C-27A, Mi-17 |
Inventory
The Afghan air arm deteriorated following the Soviet withdrawal in 1989 and collapse of the Najibullah Government in 1992, and it was nearly eliminated by US/Coalition air strikes in 2001. Especially since 2007, the redesignated Afghan National Army Air Corps has been gradually increasing its aircraft inventory, personnel, and operational capabilities, the result of extensive partnering with the US-led, international Combined Air Power Transition Force.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | In service | Versions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light ground-attack aircraft | ||||||
| Aero L-39 Albatross |  Czech Republic | Light attack/trainer | 3 | L-39C | Ceremonial use only. To be phased out. | |
| Helicopters | ||||||
| Mil Mi-24 |  Soviet Union | Assault & anti-armour helicopter | 9 | Mi-35 | Afghan National Army Air Corps originally receive 115 Mi-35, currently 9 operational. | |
| Mil Mi-17 | Soviet Union/  Russia | Medium-lift helicopter & light attack | 31 (including 3 dedicated to presidential/distinguished visitor airlift) | Mi-17DV Mi-17v5 | 58 V5 variants to be purchased by the US and delivered by 2015 | |
| Transports | ||||||
| Aeritalia G.222 |  Italy/  United States | Tactical transport | 7 | C-27A | 18 purchased by the US from Italy. Deliveries to begin in November 2009 The remaining aircraft is to be delivered over the next 2-3 years. One of which is used for VIP purposes. | |
| Antonov An-26 | Soviet Union | Tactical transport | 1 | An-26 | ||
| Antonov An-32 | Soviet Union | Tactical transport | 5 | An-32B | ||
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