Mexican Air Force
Air warfare branch of the Mexican Army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mexican Air Force (FAM; Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Mexicana) is the air service branch of the Mexican Armed Forces. It is a component of the Mexican Army and as such overseen by the National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA). The objective of the FAM is to defend the integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Mexico. Its auxiliary tasks include internal security, assisting with public works, and natural disaster management. As of 2023, its commander is Bertín Hernández Mercado.[1]
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Mexican Air Force | |
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Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | |
Founded | 1913; 111 years ago (1913) |
Country | Mexico |
Branch | Mexican Army |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 30,517 (2024) |
Part of | Mexican Armed Forces |
Nickname(s) | FAM |
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Anniversaries | 10 February |
Engagements | |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Bertín Hernández Mercado[1] |
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Aircraft flown | |
Attack | PC-7, PC-9M, MD 500, T-6C+ |
Electronic warfare | Embraer R-99 |
Helicopter | Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-17, EC-725, UH-60, MD 500 |
Interceptor | Northrop F-5E |
Reconnaissance | C-90A King Air, Sabreliner 75A, Fairchild C-26 |
Trainer | PC-7, PC-9M |
Transport | C-130, Boeing 787, Boeing 757, IAI Arava, Antonov An-32 |
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