Qatar Emiri Air Force

Qatar Emiri Air Force
القوات الجوية الأميرية القطرية
seal of the Qatar Emiri Air Force
Founded1974 (1974)
CountryQatar
TypeAir Force
RoleAerial Warfare
Size2,000 personnel
Part ofQatar Armed Forces
Garrison/HQAl-Udeid Air Base
Engagements
Commanders
Chief of the Qatar Emiri Air ForceMajor General (Pilot) Jassem Mohamed Al-Mannai
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Ensign
Aircraft flown
FighterRafale, Typhoon, F-15QA
HelicopterNH90, AS350 Écureuil, AW139
Attack helicopterAH-64E Apache
TrainerSuper Mushshak, PC-21, Hawk 167, M-346 Master
TransportC-130J-30 Super Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III

The Qatar Emiri Air Force (Arabic: القوات الجوية الأميرية القطرية, romanized: Al-Quwwat Al-Jawiyah Al-Amiriyah Al-Qatariyah) (QEAF) is the air arm of the armed forces of the state of Qatar. It was established in 1974 as a small aerial support wing, although in modern times it has evolved into a potent, well equipped force. The QEAF is headquartered at Al-Udeid Air Base in Doha; the current commander is Brigadier General (Pilot) Jassem Mohamed Al-Mannai.