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List of equipment of the Philippine Air Force

List of equipment of the Philippine Air Force

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This is a list of equipment used by the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that specializes in aerial warfare. It covers active equipment, such as aircraft, ordnances, air defenses, and retired aircraft inventory.

PAF has made use of its existing equipment to fulfill its mandate while modernization projects are underway. The Republic Act No. 7898 declares the policy of the State to modernize the military to a level where it can effectively and fully perform its constitutional mandate to uphold the sovereignty and preserve the patrimony of the republic. The law, as amended, has set conditions that should be satisfied when the defense department procures major equipment and weapon systems for the air force.

Aircraft

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Air defense equipment

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Armored vehicles

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Ordnance

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Retired aircraft

A Philippine F-8H Crusader
A F-5A at Clark Air Base
A UH-1N helicopter
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