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Revision as of 08:03, 27 May 2024

Nepalese Army Air Service
नेपाली सैनिक विमान सेवा
Nepalese Army Air Service roundel
Founded1965
CountryNepal Nepal
TypeAir force
RoleAerial warfare
Size500
Part ofNepali Army
Garrison/HQKathmandu
EngagementsNepalese Civil War
Websitenepalarmy.mil.np
Insignia
Fin flash

The Nepalese Army Air Service (Template:Lang-ne) is the army aviation branch of the Nepali Army, also known as the Nepal Army Air Wing (formerly Royal Nepalese Air Force). Nepal has no separate Air Force but the Nepali Army operates several aircraft within the army aviation branch.

History

The Nepalese Army Air Service was formed in the 1960s but became an air force unit in 1979. It is now again a part of the Army.[clarification needed] It has limited combat capabilities as only a few helicopters can be armed. The main objective of this flying element is transport, flying paratroopers and aid in case of an emergency (e.g. natural disasters). Apart from the 11th Brigade the country has established a VIP Flight from Tribhuvan Airport, mostly the aircraft are stationed at Kathmandu, Surkhet, and Dipayal.[citation needed]

From 1996 to 2006, the country was gripped in civil war against Maoist rebels who strove to overthrow the constitutional monarchy and establish a republic. Their attacks increased since the massacre of the Royal Family in 2001. This development led to the need for armed helicopters. Several types of aircraft have entered service since: MI-17s, M28 Skytruck, HAL Lancer and HAL Dhruv. The UK has delivered two Britten-Norman Islanders and two MI-17s free of charge. China decided to supply an MA-60 (a Y-7 derivative). Nepal has also purchased HAL Cheetah and HAL Chetak helicopters.[citation needed]

In November 2014, India donated an HAL Dhruv as part of a strategic pact.[1]

The NAAS consists of about 500 members.[citation needed]

Aircraft

Current Inventory

A Nepal Army Mil Mi-171.
Aircraft Image Origin Type Variant In service Notes
Transport
PZL M-28
Poland transport 3[2] 2 on order.
BN-2 Islander
United Kingdom transport 1[2]
CASA/IPTN CN-235
Indonesia transport 1[2]
Helicopters
Mil Mi-17
Russia utility 4[2]
HAL Dhruv
India utility / SAR 1[2]
Eurocopter AS350
France light utility 2[2]
Bell 407
United States utility 1[3]
AgustaWestland AW139
Italy VIP transport 1[4]

Army pilot training school

The Nepalese Army Air Service has had its flying and helicopter pilots training school since 2004 within the No 11 Brigade and is the only helicopter pilot training school in Nepal.[citation needed] The school provides training using Mi-17, Bell and Ecureuil helicopters.[citation needed]

In 2019, Nepal Army purchased two Piper Archer DX training aircraft.[5] In addition, the army is planning to start an airplane pilot training school within the army. This will be the first aviation school to offer training within Nepal. This is a significant step because Nepal Army officer cadets previously had to go to Bangladesh and India and Philippines for aviation courses. With the new training school, the Nepal Army can provide aviation training to officer cadets in the country itself. It is unclear whether the Nepal Army aviation school will be accessible to civilians in the near future.

Accidents and incidents

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f "World Air Forces 2023". Flightglobal Insight. 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Nepalese Army receives Bell 407GXP". helihub.com. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Nepalese Army takes delivery of AW139". helihub.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Nepal Army first Piper Archer military training aircraft joins Mid Air Base inside a container". Aviation Nepal. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  6. ^ "ASN Aircraft accident de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 9N-RF9 Jomsom Airport (JMO)". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  7. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  10. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  11. ^ "Pilot killed, 2 injured as NA cargo airplane crashes in Bajura". República. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
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