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Revision as of 10:59, 18 April 2008
Military of Burundi
General information
Military branches: Army (includes naval and air units), paramilitary Gendarmerie
Military manpower - military age: 16 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
1,344,177 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
701,367 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
76,866 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $25 million (FY93)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.6% (FY93)
Aircraft inventory
The Burundi Army's air unit operates 16 aircraft, including 7 helicopters.
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| Aérospatiale Alouette III
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France
| utility helicopter
| SA 316B
| 3
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| Aérospatiale Gazelle
| France
| utility helicopter
| SA 342L
| 2
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| Cessna 150
| 
United States
| liaison
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| 3
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| Dassault Falcon 50
| France
| VIP transport
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| 1
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| Dornier Do 27
| 
Germany
| liaison
| Do 27Q
| 1
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| Mil Mi-24 Hind
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Soviet Union
| attack helicopter
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| 2
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| SIAI-Marchetti SF 260
| 
Italy
| trainer
light attack
| SF.260P
SF.260W
| 2
2
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Ground Forces
The Army of Burundi uses a few armoured vehicles, including BTR-40s, Panhard AMLs, and Shorland armoured cars.
References and links
External links
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