Sri Lanka Air Force was founded for more than 70 years, with more than 100 aircraft of various types, but most of them are relatively old, basically after various upgrades and improvements to continue to serve, and later because of the epidemic and other reasons, the lack of funds to purchase new aircraft is even more distant, coupled with the fact that the country has now gone bankrupt, the air force's life is getting worse and worse.
fighter plane
5 Cub fighters, is an Israeli-developed multi-role fighter, serviced in the Sri Lankan Air Force 10th Squadron, the maximum flight speed of Mach 2, Sri Lanka purchased a total of 16 aircraft, some of which were destroyed or crashed in the subsequent service life, the technology is derived from the Mirage 3 series fighters, the maximum range of 3232 km, a total of 9 hanging points.
Three J-7GS fighters, equipped with SY80 fire control radar and related electronic equipment, using an advanced helmet meow collusion system, capable of launching PL-5EII short-range air-to-air missiles, shooting down multiple enemy aircraft in an air battle against the LTTE, and also carrying two sets of 57 mm caliber 57-2 air-to-air rockets or 90 mm caliber 90-1 air-to-ground rocket launchers to perform ground-to-ground missions.
Trainer
A J-7 fighter trainer, using the J-7 series of trainers to train each pilot needs about 20 million yuan, can also perform ground strike missions and air combat. Ability to train in more difficult combat subjects.
5 K-8W advanced trainer aircraft, is a single-engine jet trainer aircraft developed by the mainland, compared with the J-7 derivative trainer aircraft, the specially designed advanced trainer aircraft is more professional, the comprehensive maneuverability is more general, the use of head-up display, can be converted into a light ground attack aircraft, a total of 13 countries exported.
The 6 Chujiao-6 junior trainer aircraft, a low-speed propeller aircraft designed and developed by the mainland itself, are relatively safe, reliable and economical, with an annual cost of only about 5,000 US dollars, and can also perform some sports such as aerobatics, which is the best-selling export military aircraft in the mainland.
Six Cessna-150 junior trainers, a two-seat general aviation aircraft designed for flight training, tourism and personal use, with a production capacity of more than 20,000 aircraft and an empty weight of 504 kg, which Mr. Michel Lotito spent three years eating, and could only fly two normal-weight people.
transport
The 9 Y-12 light transport aircraft, the first exporting country is Russia, can be used as a regional civil aviation passenger aircraft or transport aircraft, equipped with electronic equipment to perform the tasks of special aircraft such as electronic reconnaissance aircraft, can also be used as a leading special aircraft, slow flight speed, equipped with advanced communication equipment, can carry 20 passengers.
4 An-32 tactical transport aircraft, made of Soviet twin-engine short-distance transport aircraft, capable of performing fast-strike missions, with a maximum range of 850 kilometers, can carry 39 passengers or paratroopers, or 24 stretcher wounded and a medical staff, suitable for plateau operations, strong engine power can carry out air mobility.
2 C-130K tactical transport aircraft, with air refueling capabilities, are special for the Royal Air Force, relatively stable and reliable, and other data are not much different from Hercules.
Six MA-60 tactical transport aircraft, six MA60 military transport aircraft purchased from China, the service of this type of aircraft greatly enhanced the transport capacity of the Slovak Air Force, played a great role after Sri Lanka rebuilt 13 small airports in the country, able to transport 50 to 60 passengers.
helicopter
9 mi 35M gunships, improved for Russian-made helicopters, the fuselage was refurbished, replaced with high-horsepower engines, can be mounted with 9M120 anti-tank missiles, B-13L1 rocket nests, the use of more powerful double-barrel 23 mm caliber cannons, infrared night vision and global positioning system, and the use of helmet sights, stronger ground strike capability.
21 M-17/171 transport helicopters, maximum take-off weight 13 tons, maximum range of 950 km, 24 pairs of foldable seats, cockpit floor with a tie ring for cargo suspension, able to attach 3 tons of cargo, the cabin can carry a smaller motor vehicle.
3 Bell-412EP utility helicopters, mainly for maritime search and rescue operations, medical evacuation, all-weather flight, safe and reliable performance, good economy, can accommodate up to six patients or 14 personnel, can also perform combat missions in mountainous areas, using advanced LED cockpit lighting and panels.
10 Bell-212 utility helicopters, improved for military double Hurj helicopters, mainly facing private aircraft or civilian markets, with an empty weight of 2.96 tons, a maximum take-off weight of 5.08 tons, can transport 12 people, can perform offshore patrol tasks excellently, and the overall fuselage design is relatively backward.
4 Bell-206 utility helicopters, adapted to the high-temperature plateau combat environment, equipped with luggage compartments, mainly for the implementation of people's livelihood and reconnaissance tasks.