Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Congolese Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Force Aérienne Congolaise | |
Congolese Air Force roundel | |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 2,550 personnel 53 aircraft |
| Part of | Congolese Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Ndolo Airport |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | President Félix Tshisekedi |
| Chief of Staff | Maj. Gen. Franck Ngama |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Sukhoi Su-25 |
| Fighter | MiG-23 |
| Attack helicopter | Mil Mi-24 |
| Cargo helicopter | Mil Mi-26 |
| Observation helicopter | Alouette III |
| Utility helicopter | Bell UH-1, Mil Mi-2, Mil Mi-8, Aérospatiale SA 330 |
| Transport | Boeing 727, Boeing 737, Douglas DC-8, Antonov An-12, Antonov An-26, Antonov An-72, Ilyushin Il-76 |
The Congolese Air Force (French: Force Aérienne Congolaise, or FAC) is the air force branch of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa). From 1971 to 1997, it was known as the Zairian Air Force (Force Aérienne Zaïroise, or FAZA). FAC currently possesses numerous aircraft including Sukhoi Su-25, MiG-23, and Mil Mi-24.