Croatia

Antonov

Ukraine gains ex-Croatian Antonov An-32 Clines

14th August 2024

In late 2023, unofficial sources reported that two retired An-32B Cline transport aircraft from the Croatian Air Force (CroAF) had been formally transferred to Ukraine, based on a decision made by Zagreb to donate the airlifters to the war-torn country, writes Vladimir Trendafilovski

Airbus

Croatia Airlines takes initial A220

1st August 2024

Croatia Airlines’ first Airbus A220-300 arrived in Zagreb on 30 July 2024.

Croatia

First six Rafales delivered to the Croatian Air Force

30th April 2024

The first six of 12 Dassault Rafale F3-Rs for the Croatian Air Force were flown to Croatia on April 25.

Croatia

La flota croata de MiG-21 de la era de la Guerra Fría entra en sus últimos meses de servicio

9th January 2024

Tal y como estaba previsto en un principio, la Fuerza Aérea Croata (CroAF) comenzará a retirar en los próximos meses su vetusta flota de cazas MiG-21 Fishbed de la época de la Guerra Fría, que serán sustituidos por una flota de Dassault Rafale B/C de segunda mano.

Croatia

Croatia’s Cold War-era MiG-21 fighter fleet enters twilight months of service

9th January 2024

As originally planned, the Croatian Air Force is set to begin retiring its aging fleet of Cold War-era MiG-21 Fishbed fighters in the coming months, with the type being replaced by a fleet of second-hand Dassault Rafale B/Cs

Aircraft Deliveries

France hands over first dual-seat Rafale fighter to Croatia

10th October 2023

The first dual-seat Dassault Rafale B for the Croatian Air Force was officially handed over during a ceremony at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base (BA118) on October 2, which was attended by Croatian Defence Minister Mario Banožić and other high-ranking political and military personnel

Aircraft Deliveries

Francia entrega a Croacia su primer caza Rafale biplaza

10th October 2023

El primer Dassault Rafale B biplaza para la Fuerza Aérea croata fue entregado oficialmente durante una ceremonia en la Base Aérea de Mont-de-Marsan (BA118) el 2 de octubre, a la que asistieron el Ministro de Defensa croata, Mario Banožić, y otros altos cargos políticos y militares.

Croatia

Los nueve primeros helicópteros croatas Mi-8 Hip se dirigen a Ucrania

22nd May 2023

Sin anuncio oficial ni ceremonia alguna, nueve helicópteros de transporte táctico Mi-8 Hip de la antigua Fuerza Aérea de Croacia partieron del aeropuerto Franjo Tudjman de Zagreb aproximadamente a las 06.00 horas (hora local) del 5 de mayo, y varios canales de las redes sociales señalaron que los helicópteros se dirigían a un destino desconocido antes de su entrega final a Ucrania.

Croatia

First nine Croatian Mi-8 Hip helicopters head to Ukraine

22nd May 2023

With no official announcement or ceremony, nine ex-Croatian Air Force Mi-8 Hip tactical transport helicopters departed Zagreb Franjo Tudjman Airport at approximately 0600hrs (local time) on May 5, with various social media channels noting that the rotorcraft were heading to an unknown destination ahead of their final delivery to Ukraine

Croatia

Croatian Mi-8s being prepped for transfer to Ukraine at Zagreb

22nd March 2023

Following the announcement that Croatia will donate 14 Hip helicopters to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against invading Russian forces, the Mi-8s of the Divulje-based 395th Transport Helicopter Squadron have been gathered together on the military ramp at Zagreb Franjo Tudjman Airport and adjoining Zrakoplovo-Tehnicki Centar (ZTC)

Croatia

Mi-8 croatas se preparan para su traslado a Ucrania en Zagreb

22nd March 2023

Tras el anuncio de que Croacia donará 14 helicópteros Hip a Ucrania para que siga defendiéndose de las fuerzas invasoras rusas, los Mi-8 del 395 Escuadrón de Helicópteros de Transporte (ETH), con base en Divulje, se han reunido en la rampa militar del aeropuerto Franjo Tudjman de Zagreb y el contiguo Zrakoplovo-Tehnicki Centar (ZTC; Centro Técnico Aeronáutico).

Croatia

Croatia to transfer Mi-8 Hip helicopters to Ukraine

6th March 2023

Croatia will send 14 Mil Mi-8 Hip tactical transport helicopters to Ukraine in a bid to further bolster the war-torn nation’s airlift capacities as Russia continues its assault on the country and its sovereignty

Croatia

Croacia transferirá helicópteros Mi-8 Hip a Ucrania

6th March 2023

Croacia enviará 14 helicópteros de transporte táctico Mil Mi-8 Hip a Ucrania en un intento de reforzar aún más las capacidades de transporte aéreo de la nación devastada por la guerra, mientras Rusia continúa su asalto al país y a su soberanía.

Attrition Report

Croatian Air Force MiG-21 Mongol crashes

6th December 2022

A Croatian Air Force MiG-21UMD Mongol fighter crashed during a four-ship formation flight in the early afternoon of December 6

Croatia

Accidente del MiG-21 Mongol de la Fuerza Aérea croata

6th December 2022

Un caza MiG-21UMD Mongol de la Fuerza Aérea croata se estrelló durante un vuelo en formación de cuatro naves a primera hora de la tarde del 6 de diciembre.

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