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Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya At'Tunisia
| Bizerte/La Karouba |
| Bizerte/Sidi Ahmed |
| Bordj-El Amri |
| Gabès/Matmata |
| Gafsa/Ksar |
| Remada |
| Sfax/Thyna |
| Tunis/Carthage |
The combat element of the Tunisian Air Force is being formed by No. 15 Squadron, operating F-5E/F fighters from Bizerte airbase.
Jim Walg
For advanced training and close air support missions the Tunisian Air Force operated the L-59T in No. 13 Squadron from Sfax airbase. The L-59T is being replaced by the T-6C Texan during 2023.
Jim Walg
| Bizerte/La Karouba (--) | ||||||
RWY HEL POS 37°14'53"N 009°49'45"E ELEV 5 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| 32 Air Unit (Squadron) | AB205 Bell 205A-1 |
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| 36 Air Unit (Squadron) | UH-60M |  |
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| 32 Squadron has a detachment at Monastir. | ||||||
| Bizerte/Sidi Ahmed (DTTB) | ||||||
RWY 08/26, 11/29 POS 37°14'44"N 009°47'29"E ELEV 20 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| 15 Air Unit (Squadron) | F-5E F-5F |
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| 21 Air Unit (Squadron) | C-130B C-130H |
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| 42 (?) Air Unit (Squadron) (ISR) | Ce208B Grand Caravan EX (o/o) |  |
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The transport force comprises No. 11 Squadron from Tunis and No. 21 Squadron from Bizerte airbase. This C-130J-30 operates in No. 11 Squadron.
Patrick Dirksen
For VIP transport and liaison missions, the Tunisian Air Force operates the L-410UVP-E in No. 12 Squadron from Tunis-Carthago airport.
Ian French
| Bordj-El Amri (DTTI) | ||||||
RWY 12/30 POS 36°43'16"N 009°56'36"E ELEV 109 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| l'Ecole d'Aviation de Borj el Amri | PA-28 TB-9 TB-10 TB-20 |
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The Tunisian Air Force operates some 15 SA341/SA342 Gazelle helicopters voor reconnaissance and observation in two squadrons (31 and 33 Sqn).
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| Gabès/Matmata (DTTG) | ||||||
RWY 06/24 POS 33°43'57"N 009°54'58"E ELEV 410 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| 33 Air Unit (Squadron) | SA341 SA342L1 |
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| 37 Air Unit (Squadron) | OH-58D(R) |  |
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| Both squadrons operate on behalf of the Tunisian Army. | ||||||
| Gafsa/Ksar (DTTF) | ||||||
RWY 05/23 POS 34°24'56"N 008°48'49"E ELEV 1060 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| 34 Air Unit (Squadron) | OH-58D(R) |  |
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| 34 Squadron operates on behalf of the Tunisian Army. | ||||||
Many different helicopters are being used by the Tunisian Air Force. The AB412 is operating in 35 Squadron from Tunis/Carthage airport.
Ian French
The OH-58D is flying for the Tunisian Army in two squadrons: 34 Sqn from Gafsa and 37 Sqn from Gabes airbases.
Jim Walg
| Remada (DTTD) | ||||||
RWY 02/20 POS 32°18'22"N 010°22'56"E ELEV 1004 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| 36 Air Unit (Squadron) | UH-60M (detachment) | |
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| 41 Air Unit (Squadron) (ISR) | Maule MX-7-180B | |
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| ? Air Unit (Squadron) (ISR) | Anka-S (UAS) | |
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| Sfax/Thyna (DTTX) | ||||||
RWY 15/33 POS 34°43'14"N 010°41'19"E ELEV 117 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| 13 Air Unit (Squadron) | T-6C Texan II L-59T (wfu) |
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| 14 Air Unit (Squadron) | SF260CT SF260WT |
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| 31 Air Unit (Squadron) | AS350B SA341 SA342L1 |
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Latest helicopter added is the UH-60M Blackhawk, operating in 36 Squadron from Bizerte airbase.
Arnold ten Pas
The UH-60M can be seen in many missions throughout Tunisia.
Patrick Dirksen
| Tunis/Carthage (DTTA) | ||||||
RWY 01/19, 11/29 POS 36°51'04"N 010°13'37"E ELEV 137 ft | ||||||
| Squadron | Aircraft types | Patch/Badge | ||||
| 11 Air Unit (Squadron) | C-130J-30 |  |
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| 12 Air Unit (Squadron) | L-410UVP-E20 |  |
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| 35 Air Unit (Squadron) | AB412 |
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| 41 Squadron (ISR) | Maule MX-7-180B | |
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| Gouvernement République Tunisienne |
B737-7H3 | |
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| Ministère de l'Intérieur Unité Spéciale de la Garde Nationale |
Bell 429 |  |
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| The military part of Tunis/Carthage is used as El Aouina by the Tunisian Air Force. The Maules are spread over several locations for border patrol duties. | ||||||
The IAD airshow in March 2020 provided the first good photo opportunity to capture some of the newest inventory. Like the Bell 429 of the USGN.
Arnold ten Pas
The Tunesian Air Force operates the venerable AB205 in 32 Squadron and L-410UVP in 12 Squadron.
Ian French
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