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Order of Battle - Belgium
Last major update: September 2008 | FAQ | Got updates? Please use the form below!

The list below provides an overview of military aircraft types operated by Belgian armed forces and the (primary) roles they fulfil.

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  Belgian Air Component
2x   Airbus A310-222   heavy transport
29x   A109BA Hirundo   anti-armour attack & utility
29x   Alpha Jet E   advanced flying training
10x   C-130H Hercules   tactical transport
4x   ERJ-135/145 Regional Jet   VIP transport
56x   F-16AM Fighting Falcon   multi-role
15x   F-16BM Fighting Falcon   operational conversion
2x   Falcon 20E   VIP transport
1x   Falcon 900B   VIP transport
5x   L-21B Super Cub   glider towing
5x   SA318C Alouette II   utility
3x   SA316B Alouette III   utility
5x   Sea King Mk48   search and rescue
32x   SF260 Marchetti   basic flying training
   
  Future orders
7x   Airbus A400M   deliveries from 2018
1x   C-130E   delivery date unknown
8x   NH90   deliveries from 2011
   
Remarks
  • The Airbus A310s will probably be sold due to maintenance issues.
  • Three Alouette IIs will remain in service until 2011.
  • The Seakings will be replaced by NH90s from 2011.
  • The sole C-130E is currently being upgraded to C-130H standard.
  • Several F-16s that will be sold to Jordan are kept airworthy until delivery in late 2008.
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