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===Strategic doctrine and priorities=== | ===Strategic doctrine and priorities=== | ||
Advances in Pelinese military technology and changes in the geopolitical situation since the end of the Cold War have led the Royal Pelinese Air Force to substantially adjust its modern operational doctrine and expectations concerning its role in potential conflicts. | |||
The Royal Pelinese Air Force has received, and is expected to retain, a significant role in strategic-level Pelinese offensive and defensive actions since the dawn of the 21st century. Two primary legs of the Pelinese military’s nuclear triad capability, consisting of the Na-17 Marahu long-range heavy bomber and the Pelinese land-based ICBM and IRBM arsenals, have both been assigned to major commands of the RPAF since their fielding, along with critical land-based ASAT/ABM systems such as the Almandine missile. In addition to adding nuclear strike capabilities, the Na-17 Marahu and the To-13 Botan strike aircraft have both also provided the RPAF with ideal platforms for delivering long-range strikes against hardened, defended targets using precision-guided conventional munitions. | |||
===Future of the Royal Pelinese Air Force=== | |||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== |
Revision as of 12:14, 28 July 2024
Royal Pelinese Air Force | |
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ペリナイ空軍 Королевские Военно-Воздушные Силы Пелии | |
Active | January 2, 1984 – present |
Country | Kingdom of Pelinai |
Branch | Air force |
Size |
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Part of | Pelinese Armed Forces |
Headquarters | Aerial Staff Building, Dainēsa |
Colors | White, blue, gold |
Equipment | List of equipment of the Royal Pelinese Air Force |
Engagements |
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Website | rpaf.paf.pln |
Commanders | |
CINC | Izumi Perinaiko |
Minister of Defense | General Anton Radovoy |
Chief of General Staff | Mkhail Yukisorskiy |
Commander of Air Operations | General Kazuma Shashuko |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | So-12, To-13 |
Bomber | Na-15, Na-17 |
Electronic warfare | KaR-11E, To-13EB, To-91K2, To-93K |
Fighter | Ae-15V/G, Ae-15S |
Helicopter | Be-12M, Ha-5, Yo-12 |
Reconnaissance | Ru-3G, Se-9RU, Se-12 |
Trainer | Ae-5V/G, So-11M, Ru-39U, Yo-18 |
Transport | KaR-11M2, KaR-19, Na-128, Ru-3, Ru-25 |
The Royal Pelinese Air Force (Pelinese: ペリナイ空軍, Perinai Kūgun; Stelossian: Королевские Военно-Воздушные Силы Пелии, Korolevskiye Voyenno-Vozdushnyye Sily Pelii) is the air combat branch of the Pelinese Armed Forces. It is responsible for the execution of air superiority, close air support, aerial reconnaissance, airlift, and other military aviation operations, as well as the management of the Pelinese strategic missile and homeland air defense systems.
The Royal Pelinese Air Force has existed as a separate branch of the Pelinese Armed Forces since January 2, 1984, when it was established during the general reorganization of the Pelinese military and security structures, before which it operated as a subdivision of the Pelinese White Army during the Pelinese Civil War. Both it and the Royal Pelinese Space Force are organized under the administration of the Pelines Ministry of Defense through the Directorate of the Aerospace Forces.
Mission
The core mission of the Royal Pelinese Air Force is to develop, maintain, and deploy military air power necessary for the successful conduct of air combat operations, the effective logistical, reconnaissance, electronic, and command support of operations conducted by other Pelinese and allied military forces, and the defense of Pelinai from military attack. It is further tasked with the organization of air defense systems which are assigned to the defense of Pelinese national territory from air or missile attack, as well as the administration and operation of strategic missile forces in the IRBM and ICBM size class.
History
Organization
Commands
Wings and numbered air forces of the Royal Pelinese Air Force are organized into major commands, which serve as formations that categorize units by function and perform training, management, and other administrative functions. The currently active major commands are listed below.
Command name | Commanding officer | Headquarters |
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Air Combat Command | General Akira Yoruna | Kamakawa Air Base, Stelossia |
The Air Combat Command is the RPAF major command responsible for the deployment, maintenance, and operation of tactical combat aircraft, such as the Ae-15V/G air superiority fighter, the Ae-15S strike fighter, and the To-13 tactical strike bomber, as well as supporting aircraft that provide them with essential tactical AEW&C, C2, and aerial refueling functions. Squadrons under this administrative command are tasked with achieving and maintaining air superiority, providing close air support and interdiction strike capability, and performing other tactical combat operations in support of ground and naval forces. The Air Combat Command operates approximately 2,000 tactical aircraft and 200 supporting aircraft from land airbases in Pelinai, many of which are located in the Yukisora Mountains and utilize extensive underground hangar facilities for defensive purposes. | ||
Strike Forces Command | General Iskandar Teraiko | Chishina Air Base, Yukisora |
The Strike Forces Command is the major command responsible for the Pelinese long-range bomber and strategic missile inventories, including aircraft such as the Na-15 and Na-17 Marahu heavy bombers as well as land-based, long-range nuclear ballistic missile systems like the RBD-7 and RSD-11. Military forces of the Strike Forces Command are used to perform long-range penetration strikes with conventional or nuclear munitions against high-value targets of operational or strategic significance, along with the provision of a credible land-based nuclear second strike capability to complement Pelinese ballistic missile submarine forces. The Strike Forces Command currently operates 237 bomber aircraft of the Na-15 and Na-17 types, as well as approximately 200 missiles of ICBM range and 700 of IRBM range. | ||
Reserve Forces Command | Dimira Air Base, Sevaria | |
Special Forces Command | Momomori Air Base, Loshkaria | |
Airlift-Airborne Command | Sarā Air Base, Samara | |
The Airlift-Airborne Command is the RPAF major command responsible for the provision of tactical and strategic airlift capabilities to Pelinese military forces in support of force deployments, supply and logistics movement, and the insertion of airborne forces. It thus maintains and operates the Royal Pelinese Air Force’s fleet of military transport aircraft, primarily the KaR-11 and KaR-19 tactical airlifters, the Na-128 strategic airlifter, and an assortment of converted business jets used for VIP transport purposes. The Airlift-Airborne Command operates approximately 700 aircraft, including 482 tactical transports, 121 strategic transports, and 84 other assorted aircraft. | ||
Procurement & Materiel Command | Tsuguko Air Base, Yukisora | |
Training & Readiness Command | Mēsuriku Air Base, Stelossia | |
Homeland Defense Command | Lieutenant General Mitsuru Ashiri | Giatsuhata Air Base, Stelossia |
The Homeland Defense Command is the major of the Royal Pelinese Air Force responsible for the defense of mainland Pelinai from attacks by military aircraft, ballistic and cruise missiles, and other similar airborne threats. It administers Pelinai’s national air defense command zones, as well as units of the RPAF that operate SAM- and gun-based anti-aircraft systems, anti-ballistic missile systems, and ground-based area airspace monitoring systems. The RPAF Homeland Defense Command administers 17 wings of air defense forces and 2 wings of strategic ballistic missile defense forces. It also operates shore-based radar and other air defense monitoring systems in Pelinai, such as the Aurora over-the-horizon radar system. | ||
Force Protection Command | Yaripol Air Base, Loshkaria | |
Major bases
Personnel
Commissioned officers
Warrant officers
Enlisted personnel
Uniforms
Contemporary topics
Strategic doctrine and priorities
Advances in Pelinese military technology and changes in the geopolitical situation since the end of the Cold War have led the Royal Pelinese Air Force to substantially adjust its modern operational doctrine and expectations concerning its role in potential conflicts.
The Royal Pelinese Air Force has received, and is expected to retain, a significant role in strategic-level Pelinese offensive and defensive actions since the dawn of the 21st century. Two primary legs of the Pelinese military’s nuclear triad capability, consisting of the Na-17 Marahu long-range heavy bomber and the Pelinese land-based ICBM and IRBM arsenals, have both been assigned to major commands of the RPAF since their fielding, along with critical land-based ASAT/ABM systems such as the Almandine missile. In addition to adding nuclear strike capabilities, the Na-17 Marahu and the To-13 Botan strike aircraft have both also provided the RPAF with ideal platforms for delivering long-range strikes against hardened, defended targets using precision-guided conventional munitions.
Future of the Royal Pelinese Air Force
Equipment
The principal equipment of the Royal Pelinese Air Force consists of aircraft, munitions, air defense systems, and ballistic missiles. In addition to these, it also possesses items such as ground vehicles and small arms for use by airmen and force protection troops.
Aircraft
As of December 2023, the Royal Pelinese Air Force operates over 4,000 manned fixed-wing aircraft, 179 helicopters, and approximately 500 unmanned aerial systems of various sizes. All currently active RPAF aircraft are of types that have been designed and manufactured domestically.