Indonesian Air Force | |
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Founded | 1946 |
Country | Indonesia |
Type | Air Force |
Role | Defence and dominance of Indonesia's airspace and its territory |
Size | 34,930 personnel 346 aircraft |
Motto | Swa Bhuwana Paksa (Sanskrit, lit:"Guardian Wings of the Motherland") |
Anniversaries | 9 April 1946 (founded) |
Commanders | |
Chief of the Air Staff | Air Chief Marshal Imam Sufaat |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Roundel 1946-1949 | |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | Su-30, A-4, Hawk Mk. 209, OV-10 |
Fighter | Su-27, Su-30, F-16, F-5 |
Patrol | 737-2X9 Surveiller, CN235MPA |
Trainer | KT-1, Hawk Mk.53/Mk.109, T-34, TA-4H/J, AS/SA-202, SF.260 |
Transport | C-130, CN-235, F-27, F-28, DHC-5, C-212, 737-2Q8 |
The Indonesian Air Force has 27,850 personnel equipped with 346 aircraft including Su-27 and Su-30.[1]
[edit] History
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Before Indonesian Independence (1941–1945)
After World War II ended, Indonesia became the second country (after Thailand/Siam) in South East Asia to acquire an Air Force Capability. Indonesian pilots fought against the colonial forces of The Netherlands during 1945–1949 with former Japanese aircraft abandoned at the end of World War II, as well as aircraft of the Netherlands East Indies Air Force (including Curtiss P-36 Mohawk, Brewster F2A Buffalo and Fokker D.XXI fighters; Glenn Martin B-10 bombers; Fokker C.X reconnaissance floatplanes) left before the occupation by Japan in 1941.Indonesian War of Independence/The Netherlands 'Police Action' (1945–1949)
After the Japanese surrendered at the end of WW II, Indonesian nationalist leader Sukarno declared Indonesian Independence on August 17, 1945. Several days later, a People's Security Force (Badan Keamanan Rakyat) was formed to undertake security duties. The Air Division of this force was also formed, using ex-Japanese planes scattered everywhere, especially in the island of Java, including Bugis Air Base in Malang (Established on 18 September 1945). The most numerous of these airplanes were the Kawanishi K5Y1 Willow (Cureng) trainers, which were hastily used to train newly recruited cadets. At the time of the founding, there was only one Indonesian holding a multi-engine pilot license from the pre-war Dutch Flying School (but did not have an opportunity to fly during the 3.5-year Japanese occupation). He was assisted by a few Japanese pilots who decided to stay in the newly born country. The new roundel was created simply by painting white on the lower part of the Japanese Hinomaru, reflecting the red and white of the Indonesian flag. The People's Security Force was then re-organized to form a formal armed force. This marked the birth of the Indonesian Air Force on April 9, 1946. However, tensions rose as the Dutch tried to re-claim their former colony and launched an assault on July 21, 1947, destroying most of the planes on the ground. Some planes survived though and were hidden in remote bases.July 29, 1947 was date of the first air operation by the newborn air force as three surviving aircraft, comprising two Yokosuka K5Y "Willow"(Cureng) and a Mitsubishi Ki-51 "Sonia" (the fourth aircraft, a Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar" (Hayabusha), should also have been involved in the raid, but as of when it was launched, the aircraft was not airworthy) conducted air raids at dawn on the Dutch Army barracks in Semarang, Salatiga and Ambarawa, dropping incendiary bombs. Tactically, these raids did not have any effect on the Dutch positions, but psychologically, it was a great success as it proved that the Indonesian Air Force still existed. The Dutch had previously claimed the destruction of Indonesian Air Force in their assault before and they never expected any attack from the sky. Dutch Curtiss P-40E Warhawks tried to find all the guerrillas' planes, but they were too late to find those "ghost" aircraft which landed quickly in Maguwo Air Base, near Yogyakarta (now, Adisucipto International Airport). Indonesian pro-independence guerrillas tried to save captured aircraft in a number of remote areas, including examples of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen "Zeke", Aichi D3A "Val", and Mitsubishi G4M "Betty".
Under pressure from the United Nations, the Dutch finally agreed to acknowledge Indonesian independence. Following the 1949 Round Table Conference, sovereignty was officially transferred to the United States of Indonesia. The Dutch armed forces left (but remained in West Papua until 1963) and the airplanes were handed over to the Indonesians. These comprised, among others, North American P-51 Mustang, North American B-25 Mitchell, Douglas A-26 Invader, Douglas C-47 Dakota and Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, which served as the main forces of the Indonesian Air Force for the following decade. During this era, Indonesia received its first jet aircraft; De Havilland DH-115 Vampire. It was also during this era that the national roundels were changed to the red & white pentagon.
Action against rebellions (1950–1961)
Political instability meant that the Indonesian Air Force saw action against several regional rebellions in Indonesia, such as PRRI-PERMESTA, Darul Islam-Tentara Islam Indonesia (DI/TII) and the Republic of South Maluku separatists. Several Indonesian pilots scored their first kills, including Capt. Ignatius Dewanto with his P-51 Mustang, who shot down a PRRI-PERMESTA A-26 Invader over Ambon. Its pilot, an American CIA agent named Allen Lawrence Pope, was captured and put on trial in Jakarta, thus revealing the significant involvement of the CIA's Operation Haik in the rebellion. The most famous Indonesian fighter pilot during this time was Rusmin Nurjadin, who became Chief of the Air Staff from 1966 to 1969. He also commanded MiG-21 squadrons from 1962 to 1965 and founded an acrobatic team in 1962 that flew the MiG-17F/PF Fresco over some cities in Indonesia. Little numbers of Indonesian Air Force's pilot gained their reputation as aces in this era.The Golden Era of Soviet Influence (1962–1965)
The rise of the communist party in Indonesia (Communist Party of Indonesia) drew Indonesia closer to the Eastern Block. Several Soviet-built aircraft began to arrive in the early 60’s. In 1961, Indonesia became the second country to receive and operate the new Tu-16 bombers. Around 25 Tu-16KS missile strike Badgers were delivered complete with AS-1 air-surface missiles. One crashed at the end of 1962.[2][3] Several kinds of MiG also arrived comprising MiG-15UTI, MiG-17F/PF, MiG-19S and MiG-21F-13, in addition to Ilyushin Il-28, Mil Mi-4, Mil Mi-6 and Antonov An-12.Indonesia also received Lavochkin La-11. Some Tupolev Tu-2 from China also arrived, intended to replace the B-25, but they never reached operational status. These aircraft served along with the remaining western aircraft such as B-25 Mitchell, A-26 Invader, C-47 Dakota, and P-51 Mustang. It was during this period that the Indonesian Air Force became the largest air force in the southern hemisphere.[citation needed]This era also marked the last confrontation with the Dutch in Papua, before the Dutch, again under pressure of the United Nations, left in 1963. The Indonesian Air Force at this time had more modern and greater numbers of aircraft than Dutch.[citation needed] Several missions of USAF Taiwan-based Lockheed U-2s from 35th Squadron (Black Cat Squadron in Taiwan) flew over Maluku (Mollucas) and reported to Dutch military that there was a big possibility that Dutch would lose their air superiority over Papua if they continued the war. Although Indonesia won this conflict in a diplomatic way, several P-51, MiG-15, MiG-21 and C-47 were downed in this short conflict.[citation needed]
In this period, Indonesian Air Force also took part in the confrontation with the Malaysian Federation (backed by the United Kingdom) along the border of Kalimantan, the Malacca Strait and near the Singapore Border. However, Indonesian lost more aircraft than had been shot down in the conflict in Papua.
The September 30 movement and the overthrow of Sukarno (1966–1970)
The coup attempt led by the 30 September Movement in 1965 changed everything and a new anti-communist regime from the Army, led by Major General Suharto, took power. Ties with the Eastern block countries were cut, and thus support and spare parts for the planes became short. By August 1968 the situation was critical, and in early 1970, the Air Force Chief-of-Staff, Suwoto Sukandar, said that the spare parts situation meant that only 15 -20 percent of aircraft were airworthy.[4] The MiG force made its farewell flight with a flypast of Jakarta in 1970. The relatively new MiG-19s were sold to Pakistan. By October 1970, only one Tu-16 was still flying, but after an in-flight engine failure, it too was grounded.[5] In 1973, the United States supplied military assistance including T33s trainers and UH-34D helicopters in exchange for four old MiG-21 F-13s. Over the next three years, the US supplied 16 Rockwell OV-10 Broncos counter-insurgency aircraft and F-5E/F Tiger II fighters, in exchange for which the Indonesian Air Force handed over the majority of its remaining MiG-21 F-13s, which were used to form a US Air Force Aggressor squadron.[6] The Indonesian Air Force also took part in the 1975 Indonesian invasion of East Timor.Rebirth of the Indonesian Air Force (1970–1980)
Indonesia recovered soon by receiving ex-Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) CAC Sabres — an Australian re-design of the F-86 Sabre — to replace their MiG-21s. The Sabre was used by the TNI-AU until 1982.Indonesia then purchased BAe Hawk Mk 53s from United Kingdom in the 1970s.
[edit] The Influence of Western Products (1980–1998)
In the early 1980s, the Air Force, needing modern strike aircraft, organized Operation Alpha to clandestinely acquire ex-Israeli Air Force A-4 Skyhawks. Air Force personnel were sent in secret by different routes and eventually Indonesia received 32 aircraft.[7]In 1982, Indonesia purchased 16 Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II from the United States to replace their Sabres. These were upgraded in Belgium from 1995.
During 1986–88, there was a tight competition for the contract to provide a new fighter bomber, between the General Dynamics F-16 and Dassault Mirage 2000, (especially after the Indonesian Air Show in 1986). Indonesia ordered 12 F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Block 15 OCU as a new fighter to strengthen the Indonesian Air Force in 1989. A follow-up order for 9 more F-16A Block-15 OCU was cancelled in favor of 24 Su-30KI Flankers,[8] this order was also cancelled due to the ASEAN Economic Crisis. The Indonesian Air Force had originally planned to acquire 60 F-16s to cover and defend its 12 million square kilometers of territory.[9] A total of 10 F-16A and F-16B are still in service with Indonesian Air Force: 2 planes crashed in two different accidents. However, only a few of these are still serviceable.
The Indonesian Air Force ordered eight BAe Hawk Mk 109s and 32 Mk 209s in 1993. The last of these was delivered by January 1997.
TNI-AU Today (1998 – present)
In 1999, the Indonesian Military staged a military intervention following the East Timor's referendum. The result was that more than 1,500 were civilians killed and 70 percent of Dili's infrastructure razed. In response, the United States and the European Union both imposed arms embargoes. Although the European Union chose not to renew its ban in 2000, the United States did not lift its embargo until November 2005. During this embargo the Indonesian government turned to Russia to supply them with arms including fighters, helicopters, missiles, radars and other equipment. In 2002, Indonesian Air Force continued to use all of its assets against local separatists, such as the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and Free Papua Movement (Organisasi Papua Merdeka, OPM). In the conflict with GAM in Aceh, the Indonesian Air Force utilized OV-10Fs for counter-insurgency actions along with BAe Hawk 53 and 209 with great success.In July 2003, the Air Force managed to scramble two fully armed F-16 to intercept five U.S. F/A-18 Hornets maneuvering over Bawean Island off the Eastern coast of Java island. The incident ended peacefully through a Friend or Foe hand signal. A US spokesman said that the naval aircraft had sought permission to enter Indonesian airspace while escorting a US aircraft carrier, but that the request arrived too late at the air force defense headquarters in Jakarta due to red tape.[10]
In that same year, the Air Force received two Sukhoi Su-27s and two Sukhoi Su-30s from Russia. The fighters were partly paid for in Indonesian palm oil. The purchase, however, did not include any weaponry. Unbeknown to most, Seven KT-1b Korean basic trainers were also purchased.
By 2005 the Air Force was experiencing a logistical crisis. The F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-4 Skyhawk, which accounted for 80% of its air combat assets, were at the minimum or nil level of combat readiness.
To respond to the crisis, in 2006, the Indonesian Air Force ordered three Sukhoi Aerospace Su-27SKM and three Sukhoi Aerospace Su-30MK2 to complete a full squadron. It was also made public that the four aircraft procured in 2003 were inactive and awaiting an upgrade of their communication systems, as they were incompatible with the Indonesian systems in use. The additional aircraft will be ordered with systems complying with the Indonesian and international standards and would also include new weaponry for all variants.[8] A further 12 KT-1b Korean basic trainers were also ordered in 2006.
Future plans, military budgets permitting, include purchasing new F-16C/D Fighting Falcons to strengthen the F-16 squadron, upgrading the current fleet of C-130 Hercules to modern C-130Js and buying newer C-130Js to supplement the inventory, purchasing newer advanced trainers and light attack aircraft for COIN operations, purchasing new radars and receiving new logistical equipment from both Western and Russian manufacturers. The Indonesian Ministry of Defense also expressed an interest in buying approximately two squadrons of refurbished Dassault Mirage 2000-5 from France, complete with Matra Magic II and MBDA MICA air-to-air missiles. France recommended the Dassault Rafale to Indonesian Air Force, since Dassault had decided to stop the production of Dassault Mirage 2000. The Indonesian Air Force is also showing interest in the newly made Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon and JF-17 Thunder from China, and also the SAAB JAS-39 Gripen from Sweden, all suitable options for succeeding the aging Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II. In March 2008, Indonesian Air Force ordered 8 Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano from Brazil to replace its Rockwell OV-10F Bronco. .[11] Up to 16 more Super Tucano may be acquired eventually.[12]
To date, the Indonesian Air Force has only acquired four types of missiles – the AS-1 Kennel (KS-1 Kometa), AIM-9 Sidewinder, AGM-65 Maverick and AA-2 Atoll (Vympel K-13). There are plans to purchase more advanced air-to-air missiles, such as AA-10 Alamo (Vympel R-27), AA-11 Archer (Vympel R-73), AA-12 Adder (Vympel R-77) and AA-X-13 Arrow (Vympel R-37), as well as other air-to-ground missiles (AS-14 "Kedge" (Kh-29), anti ship missiles (AS-17 "Krypton" and AS-13 "Kingbolt"), general purpose bombs and cluster bombs from Russia, to be carried by their Flankers. At this time, Indonesian Flankers are armed with Indonesian made (US licensed) Mk.82 bombs. There is a possibility that Indonesian Air Force will also purchase extremely long range air-to-air missile Novator KS-172 AAM-L, after the Indonesian Army evaluated and showed their interest in purchasing S-300PMU "Grumble" and SA-17 "Grizzly" missiles.
Local weapons are being developed such as P-100 air-to-ground bomb manufactured by CV Sari Bahari Malang, East Java. P-100 has been successfully tested in Su-27 and Su-30 for ground attack missions. Further massive production is subject to approval from Ministry of Defence.
During an interview with Air Chief Marshal Imam Sufaat for Angkasa (Sky) magazine, he said that the Government have picked Russian made Yakovlev Yak-130 and Chinese-made Guizhou JL-9/FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle as the replacement of attack/trainer role of BAe Hawk 53 and counter-insurgency/attack role of Rockwell OV-10F Bronco.[13] Indonesian Air Force is now in the process of recoloring all of the aircraft, one new-colored pattern is discovered during the take-off and landing practice by 1st Squadron pilots of BAe Hawk 209 in Supadio Air Force Base, Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat.[13] The Ministry of Defense also discussing the possibility of co-operation on combat fighter manufacturing with South Korean KAI, possibly T-50 Golden Eagle and its fighter/attack version F/A-50 Golden Eagle, and Korean Aerospace Industries KFX (4.5 generation fighter).[14]
In the recent visit of US President Barack Obama on November 9–10, 2010 in Jakarta, TNI-AU Force was offered 24 ex-USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 32 for free. Now, TNI-AU still reconsiders to accept the offer.[15] TNI-AU also progressing in reactivation of the entire 10 units of F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 15 OCU, which resulted in the reactivation of TS-1606, TS-1609 and TS-1612 recently.[16] In a recent interview with Air Chief of Staff Assistant of Planning (Asrena KSAU) Erry Biatmoko, he stated on TNI-AU plans on purchase until 2014. TNI-AU will soon receive the arrival of 8 Embraer A-29 Super Tucano in the next 18 – 24 months completion and applies for 16 more units of Embraer A-29 Super Tucano to replace all aging OV-10 Bronco for the counter-insurgency role. To replace Hawk Mk. 53, TNI-AU will finalize their decision on whether to choose 32 units of Czech L-159, 16 units of Russian Yak-130 or 16 units of South Korean T-50. Each of the options have stated their completion timing, one year for all ready stock of L-159, 8 units for each half year completion of Yak-130 (totally a year completion) and 23 months completion for all units of T-50. To replace Fokker F-27, TNI-AU will also finalize their choice to whether buy 6 units of Italian Alenia C-27J Spartan or 12 units of Spanish CASA C-295 with 6 units will be shared to another Indonesian governmental institution and joint production with PT. Dirgantara Indonesia. TNI-AU will also buy new variants of Eurocopter EC-725, plans to purchase 9 - 12 units of Lockheed C-130 variant J, finalize their choice for the replacement of F-5E/F Tiger II with either 18 units of Chinese-Pakistan made JF-17 Thunder, Russian Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker or Swedish JAS-39 Gripen. For the future plans of F-16, TNI-AU will soon decide on the offer to acquire 24 units F-16 Block 32 formerly used by USAF and now reserved in Arizona, US or to purchase 8 units F-16 C/D Block 52. New unmanned aerial vehicle will also be purchased to strengthen TNI-AU aerial observation in Supadio Air Force Base, Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat. In the future Indonesia will also possibly finalize the replacement on AS-202 Bravo, T-34 Charlie trainers and S-75 Dvina surface to air missile system by 2014.[17]
On other occasions[when?], Minister of Defense Purnomo Yusgiantoro stated that TNI-AU will gradually purchase total of 180 units of Su-27 and Su-30 to complete the needs of 10 squadrons.[18] India also offered TNI-AU to purchase Indian-Russian made BrahMos missile to add TNI-AU's Su-27 or Su-30 Flankers armament.[19]
Indonesia cooperated with South Korea to jointly develop and procure KFX jet fighters. Indonesia financed 20 percent share of the project and will receive 50 jet fighters while South Korea will get 200 jets. Defense ministry spokesman claimed that the jet fighter would be higher in class than F-16 but lower than F-35. The project was started in 2009 and the first prototype will roll out in 2020. Indonesia has also signed an MOU with China to produce C-907 missiles which will arm the Sukhoi jet fighters.[20]
In April 2011, the Defense Minister has confirmed that Indonesia will buy 16 supersonic trainer jets KAI T-50 Golden Eagle from South Korea for all up to $400 million. It will replace BAE Hawk MK-53 trainer jets.[21]
Force structure
The Indonesian Air Force is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. However, its Order of Battle is split into two Air Force Operational Commands (KOOPSAU) (east and west regions) but most of its airbases are located on the island of Java[24]. The Indonesian Air Force also has its own elite unit, called Air Force Special Forces Corps (Paskhas)- Skadron Pendidikan (Education Squadron),
- Skadron Pendidikan 101, headquartered at Adisucipto International Airport
- Equipped with FFA AS-202-18A, T-41D
- Skadron Pendidikan 102, headquartered at Adisucipto International Airport
- Skadron Pendidikan 101, headquartered at Adisucipto International Airport
- Skadron Udara Tempur (Air Combat Squadron)
- Skadron Udara 1 "Elang Khatulistiwa" ("Equatorial Eagles"), headquartered at Supadio Airport
- Equipped with BAE Hawk Mk. 109/Mk. 209
- Skadron Udara 3 "Sarang Naga" ("Dragon's Nest), headquartered at Iswahjudi Air Force Base†
- Equipped with F-16A/F-16B Block-15 OCU
- Skadron Udara 11, headquartered at Hasanuddin International Airport
- Equipped with Su-27SK/SKM, Su-30MK/MK2, A-4E/TA-4H/TA-4J
- Skadron Udara 12 "Panther Hitam" ("Black Panthers"), headquartered at Sultan Syarif Qasim II International Airport
- Equipped with BAE Hawk Mk. 109/Mk. 209
- Skadron Udara 14, headquartered at Iswahjudi Air Force Base
- Equipped with F-5E/F-5F
- Skadron Udara 15, headquartered at Iswahjudi Air Force Base†
- Equipped with BAE Hawk Mk. 53
- Skadron Udara 1 "Elang Khatulistiwa" ("Equatorial Eagles"), headquartered at Supadio Airport
- Skadron Udara Angkut (Logistics & Transport Squadron)
- Skadron Udara 2, headquartered at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport
- Equipped with CN235-110M/220M, F27-400M
- Skadron Udara 4, headquartered at Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
- Equipped with NC212M-200
- Skadron Udara 31, headquartered at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport
- Skadron Udara 32, headquartered at Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport††
- Equipped with C-130B/C-130H KC-130B
- Skadron Udara 2, headquartered at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport
- Skadron Udara VIP/VVIP (VIP/VVIP Squadron)
- Skadron Udara 17 "Kereta Kencana" ("Golden Chariots"), headquartered at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport
- Skadron Udara Patroli Maritim dan AEWACS (Maritime Patrol and AEWACS Squadron)
- Skadron Udara 5, headquartered at Hasanuddin International Airport
- Equipped with CASA CN235 MPA, B737-2X9
- Skadron Udara 5, headquartered at Hasanuddin International Airport
- Skadron Helikopter (Helicopter Squadron)
- Skadron Udara 6, headquartered at Atang Sendjaja Air Force Base
- Skadron Udara 7, headquartered at Suryadarma Air Force Base
- Equipped with Bell 47G-3B, Bell 204B, EC.120 Colibri
- Skadron Udara 8, headquartered at Atang Sendjaja Air Force Base
- Paskhas (Air Force Special Forces Corps)
- †These squadrons were combined to make the Air Force's aerobatics squadron and were known as The Blue Jupiter but were dispanded during the 90s.
- ††Aerial refueling is also assigned to this squadron
Aircraft inventory
[24][25]Aircraft | Origin | Role | Versions | Inventory | In service | On order | Note |
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Trainer Aircraft | |||||||
FFA AS/SA-202 Bravo | Italy Switzerland | basic prop trainer | AS/SA 202-18A | 40 | 28 | ||
T-50 Golden Eagle | South Korea | Advanced Trainer | T-50 | 0 | 0 | 16 | Deal on April 2011 |
KAI KT-1 Wongbee | South Korea | basic prop trainer | KT-1B | 12 | 12 | 17 | Further five were ordered in 2008 [26] |
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor | United States | basic prop trainer | T-34C | 14 | 14 | ||
Aermacchi SF.260 | Italy | basic prop trainer | SF-260M/W | 19 | 15 | 19 were donated by Singapore | |
BAe Hawk | United Kingdom | basic jet trainer advanced jet trainer | Hawk 53 Hawk 109 | 20 8 | 10 8 | Hawk 53 will be replace with T-50 Golden Eagle | |
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk | United States | advanced jet trainer | TA-4H TA-4J | 2 2 | 0 0 | All grounded, Display as Aircraft Museum | |
Total | 117 | 87 | 17 | ||||
Combat Aircraft | |||||||
BAe Hawk 209 | United Kingdom | light ground attack/COIN (counter-insurgency) | Hawk 209 | 32 | 29 | ||
Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano | Brazil | light ground attack/COIN (counter-insurgency) | A-29 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 ordered;[11] Up to 16 ordered to replace OV-10, expected delivery in 2012 |
Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon | United States | multirole fighter | F-16A Block-15 OCU F-16B Block-15 OCU | 7 3 | 7 3 | Indonesia had a total of 12 F-16 aircraft in 1996 obtained under the Peace Bima Sena program but 2 were lost during different accidents.[9][27] Acquisition of 24 more of ex USAF F-16A/B Block25 under consideration(possibly will be upgraded to Block 32) along with Falcon Star / Falcon Up upgrades for existing F-16A Block 15 OCU.[28] | |
Northrop F-5E Tiger II | United States | multirole fighter | F-5E/F | 16 | 15 | 8 F-5E and 4 F-5F were upgraded by SABCA of Belgium under the Modernisation of Avionics Capabilities for Armament and Navigation or MACAN project from the mid to late 1990s. | |
Sukhoi Su-27 | Russia | air superiority fighter | Su-27SK Su-27SKM | 2 3 | 2 3 | ||
Sukhoi Su-30 | Russia | strike fighter | Su-30MK Su-30MK2 | 2 3 | 2 3 | 6 | Total 10 Sukhoi type with 3 Su-27SKM have arrived in September 2010. Purchase of additional 6 more Sukhois announced in September 2010.[29] |
KF-X | South Korea Indonesia | multirole fighter | KF-X | 0 | 0 | 50 | Estimated to enter services by 2020, production date unknown |
Total | 62 | 49 | 64 | ||||
Tactical Airlift, Transport, Maritime Patrol Aircraft | |||||||
Boeing 737 | United States | VIP Transport maritime reconnaissance | 737-2Q8 737-4U3 737-2X9 Surveiller MPA | 1 2 3 | 3 3 | The -400 series are ex-Garuda Indonesia, donated to Air Force Fitted with Motorola AN/APS-135 SLAMMR (Side-looking Airborne Modular Multi-mission Radar)[30] | |
de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo | Canada | tactical airlift | DHC-5D | 3 | 0 | All aircraft retired, all aircraft stored and ready to fly | |
Lockheed C-130 Hercules | United States | airlift/transport aerial refuel | C-130B/-H/-H-30 KC-130B Hercules | 24 2 | 8 2 | Contract for upgrading of 4 C-130B awarded to ST Aero in 2008.[31] Further upgrades to 6 C-130Bs were awarded to ARINC in July 2010 and Jan 2011.[32] One C-130H crashed in May 2009 in Magetan, Java. | |
Lockheed L-100 | United States | transport/ VIP Transport | L-100-30 | 8 | 6 | ||
Fokker F-27 Friendship | Netherlands | airlift/transport | F27-400M | 7 | 6 | To be retired and replaced (possibly) by C27J Spartan or EADS/CASA C-295 | |
CASA CN-235 | Spain Indonesia | airlift/transport maritime reconnaissance | CN-235 110/220M CN-235 MPA | 16 3 | 16 3 | 0 3 | † For minimal maritime defense till 2014 |
Fokker F28 Fellowship | Netherlands | airlift/transport | F-28 Mk 1000 F-28 Mk 3000 | 5 | 5 | ||
CASA C-212 Aviocar | Spain | airlift/transport | NC-212-100 NC-212-200 NC-212-400[33] | 28 | 28 | † Upgrading to NC212-200/-400 versions in the near future | |
Total | 88 | 69 | 3 | ||||
Helicopters and Non Fix Winged Aircraft | |||||||
Eurocopter EC 120 Colibri | European Union | light utility helicopter | EC-120B | 11 | 11 | Replaced the Bell 47G-3B | |
Sikorsky S-58 | United States | utility helicopter | S-58T | 12 | 8 | Currently being phased out due to service life & lack of spare parts | |
Aérospatiale AS 330 Puma | France | troop transport | NAS 330J | 11 | 11 | † | |
Bell 412 | United States | troop transport | NBell 412S NBell 412HP | 4 4 | 4 4 | † | |
Bell 204 | United States | troop transport | Bell 204B | 5 | 4 | ||
MBB Bo 105 | Germany | SAR missions | NBO-105 CB NBO-105 CBS | 6 1 | 6 1 | † | |
Eurocopter AS 332 Super Puma | European Union | SAR missions/troop transport VIP transport | NAS-332 Super Puma NAS-332 Super Puma VVIP | 7 2 | 7 2 | 7 | † A total of 16 has been ordered since 1998 |
Total | 63 | 58 | 7 |
† locally produced by Indonesian Aerospace
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