Peruvian Air Force (FAP)

Peruvian Air Force • Fuerza Aérea del Perú (FAP)

PERUVIAN AIR FORCE • Fuerza Aérea del Perú (FAP)

Peruvian Air Force 9,500 Personnel.

Forces by Role & Equipment by Type
(incl Air Defence units)

• AIRCRAFT 47 combat capable. Total 148 Aircraft.

Fighter 1 squadron with 8 Ftr Ac:

• 6 Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum (S/SE/SMP models).
• 2 Mikoyan MiG-29UBM Fulcrum (Two-seat training version).

Fighter / Ground Attack 1 squadron with 11 FGA Ac:

• 9 Dassault Mirage 2000P.,
• 2 Dassault Mirage 2000DP (Two-seat training version).

Ground Attack 3 squadrons with 28 Atk Ac:

• 20 Cessna A-37B Dragonfly.,
• 2 Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot.,
• 6 Sukhoi Su-25UB Frogfoot (Training variant).

Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) 1 (Photo-survey) squadron with 6 Recce Ac:

• 2 Learjet 36A.,
• 3 Fairchild SA-227-BC Metro III (C-26B).,
• 1 Turbo Commander.,

Tanker 1 unit with 2 Lt Tkr Ac:

• 2 Lockheed KC-130H Hercules.,

Transport (Medium / Heavy) Multiple units with 9 Tpt Ac:

• 4 Alenia C-27J Spartan (8 more on order).,
• 3 Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules.,
• 1 Antonov An-32 Cline.,
• 1 Boeing 737 (Executive/Transport variant).

Transport (Light / Utility) Multiple units with 20 Lt Tpt Ac:

• 15 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter (including Series 400).,
• 2 Beechcraft King Air 360.,
• 1 Beechcraft Baron.,
• 1 Piper PA-34 Seneca.,
• 1 Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter.,

• HELICOPTER 16 combat capable. Total 34 Helicopter.

Attack Helicopter 1 squadron with 16 Atk Hel:

• 16 Mil Mi-24/25/35 Hind.,

Transport / Multi-role Helicopter Multiple units with 14 Tpt Hel:

• 9 Mil Mi-17/171 Hip (8 more on order).,
• 3 Bell 212 / 412 Twin Huey.,
• 2 MBB Bo-105.,

Training Multiple squadrons with 67 Trg Aircraft:

• 19 KAI KT-1P Woong-Bee.,
• 10 CH-2000 Alarus (7 more on order).,
• 19 Embraer EMB-312 Tucano (Primary role: Drug interdiction and Training).
• 5 Aermacchi MB-339A.,
• 3 Zlin 242L.,
• 1 Piper PA-44.,
• 6 Enstrom 280 (2 more on order).,
• 4 Hughes 269.,

• Air Defence (SAM) 6 battalions with:

• S-125 Pechora (RS-SA-3 Goa).

Capabilities & Role: The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) is primarily tasked with maintaining territorial integrity, border security, and supporting counter-insurgency and counter-narcotics operations, particularly against the Shining Path in the VRAEM region. As of 2026, the force operates a diverse inventory consisting of a mix of Western and Russian technology, much of which is increasingly ageing.

Modernization efforts have recently prioritized the transport and tanker fleet, highlighted by the acquisition of C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters and second-hand KC-130H tankers from Spain to improve strategic mobility and disaster relief capabilities. The indigenous defense industry, specifically through the aviation firm SEMAN, continues to play a vital role in maintenance and the final assembly of specialized platforms like the KT-1P trainer. Despite its regional standing, the FAP continues to navigate fiscal constraints and maintenance challenges associated with its legacy fighter aircraft.