Belkan Air Force

The Belkan Air Force proves themselves to be the best Air Force, on the planet, in early 1995, during the Belkan War (Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War). The Belkans once again sent two Squadrons into battle, within the shadows of the Circum-Pacific War, which was portrayed in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War. Their Squadrons are themed with German Words.

History
The Belkan Air Force of the Principality of Belka was officially founded in 1905. Belka was the first country in world history to deploy aircraft as combat vehicles. During the Osean War, which lasted from 1905 to 1910, the Belkan Air Force quickly gained a reputation throughout the Osean Continent. This reputation was built upon years later in the 1940s, as the principality of Belka engaged in a second war with the Osean Federation. The Belkan Air Force was viewed as the top Air Force on the face of the planet. The Belkan Air Force produced top pilots with extensive knowledge from lessons learned in combat, coupled with the latest in aviation technology. The Belkan Air Force has also been accredited with success of Belka's expansion and acquirement of South Belka, which lead to the foundation of the Belkan Federation.

The Belkan Air Force was the 'leading edge' of the sudden Belkan Advance in surrounding nations, at the beginning of the Belkan War and quickly pushed back all Osean, Ustian, Rectan, Gebet, Ratio and Sapinish forces, with lightning speed. The Belkan advance was halted in 1995 in the Republic of Ustio by mercenary forces of the Ustian Air Force 6th Air Division. From this point, the Belkan Air Force continued to fight until the war's end in June of 1995. Despite their amazing record, the Belkan Air Force was defeated by the Allied Forces of Osea, Ustio and Sapin. Near the end of the war, the Belkan Air Force was rarely seen. With the war's end, the Belkan Air Force was completely dismantled. Many of it's ace pilots had either left the country, the Air Force or joined the Osean Air Defense Force. In 2010, during the Circum-Pacific War, the Belkan Air Force had gained access to a limited amount of aircraft via Grunder Industries, but was never officially reformed.

Eisvogel (Ice Bird) Squadron
Eisvogel Squadron was a Belkan Air Force Squadron which went on to become a part of the terrorist group "A World With No Boundaries." The squad was led by Andreas Reiske. They were shot down and killed by the Galm Team during the Second Battle of the Waldreich Mountains.

Members: - †Eisvogel 1 (Andreas Reiske) - †Eisvogel 2 (Jeffrey Bogarde)

Aircraft: F-2A Viper Zero (x2)

Paint Scheme: Knight

Gabel (Fork) Squadron
Gabel Squadron is one of the "Winds of Futuro" which were 3 squadrons chosen to protect Belka's only outlet in the south, the Futuro Canal. The Squad leader is Heiko Reck. They were shot down and killed by the Galm Team during the Battle of Futuro Canal.

Members: - †Gabel 1 (Heiko Reck) - †Gabel 2 (Fredi Starke)

Aircraft: F-5E Tiger II

Paint Scheme: Mercenary

Gault (Gold) Squadron
Gault Squadron is a part of the Belkan Air Force, 18th Air Division, 5th tactical Fighter Squadron. They later joined the terrorist group, "A World With No Boundaries." The Squad is led by Anton "Dr." Kupencho, also known as the "Golden Woodpecker." He was one of the AWWNB's founding members. They flew 8 Su-47 Burkut Advanced tactical Fighters. They were all shot down during the Third Battle of B7R. As of 2017, there is only 2 confirmed survivors of Gault Squadron, a third one is still unconfirmed.

Members: - †Gault 1 ( Anton "Dr." Kupencho ) - †Gault 2 (Franz Spiedel) - Gault 3 (Griswold Veiser) - Gault 4 (Andrew Barry) - †Gault 5 (Egon Strauss) - †Gault 6 (Bruno Watts) - †Gault 7 ( Lorenz Riedl ) - †Gault 8 (Fernando Perez)

Paint Scheme: Special

Gelb (Yellow) Squadron
The Gelb Squadron is a part of the Belkan Air Force, 5th Air Division, 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron. they were Stationed in Dionbill Air Force Base in South-Central Belka. The squad fought in the Southern front against Ustio, Sapin, and Osea, where they protected the Hydrian Line, a defense line protecting South Belka from the South. However, they were over excreted an it was this fact caused them to get shot down in the Battle of Directus by the Galm Team. the Squad leader was Major Orbert Jager. They flew 2 Su-37 Terminators that were modified to fire missile from any angle of attack, even from on their 6 o'clock.

Members: - †Gelb 1 ( Major Orbert Jager ) - Gelb 2 ( Second Lieutenant Rainer "Comorant" Altman )

Paint Scheme: Special

GrauFalk (Grey Falcon) Squadron
The GrauFalk Squadron was a part of Belka's elite 3rd Air Division. before the war, they flew as part of Belka's 5th Air Division. But moved to the 3rd to protect the southern quarter of B7R, where they had an impressive kill record. Despite this skill, they were shot down and killed in the First Battle of B7R. They flew 2 Tornado GR.4 Ground Attack Aircraft, which is awkward for a squadron who uses it for air to air combat.

Members: - †GrauFalk 1 (Arne Babbel) - †GrauFalk 2 (Mark Baumann)

Paint Scheme: Knight

GrauKater (Grey Cat) Squadron
They are part of Belka's elite 3rd air division sent to defend the volatile B7R region, their military records are superb, surpassing even those of the Gelb Team, however, compared to the rest of Belka's 3rd Air Division, it isn't on the same level, both pilots were shot down and killed in the Second Battle of B7R. It's squad leader is Hanno Enke. they flew 2 Su-27 Flanker-C Air Superiority Fighters.

Members: - †GrauKater 1 (Hanno Enke) - †GrauKater 2 (Vivian "GrauKatze" Lars)

Paint Scheme: Mercenary

GrauOrca (Grey Orca)Squadron
They are members of Belkan Air Force, 3rd Air Division, 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron. GrauOrca team were once members of the Belkan Navy. but transferred to the BAF in 1992. As with all 3rd Division pilots, they fought in the B7R region. They were supportive of the Belkan Prime Minister, Wladimarr Rald. During the Belkan War, they were shot down in the Second Battle of B7R. The flight leader is Florain Herrog. They fly 2 Rafale MMultirole combat Aircraft.

Members: - GrauOrca 1 (Florain Herrog) - GrauOrca 2 (Heinrad Grimm)

Paint Scheme: Mercenary

Air Force Divisions - The Belkan War
GrauWespe Squadron (Grey Wasp)
 * Aircraft: MiG-29A Fulcrum

Grun Squadron (Green)
 * Aircraft: F/A-18C Hornet

Indigo Squadron (Indigo)
 * Aircraft: JAS-39C Gripen-C

Lynx Squadron (Lynx)
 * Aircraft: Su-27 Flanker

Messer Squadron (Knife)
 * Aircraft: JAS-39C Gripen-C

Postler Squadron (?)
 * Aircraft:Su-27 Flanker

Rot Squadron (Red)
 * Aircraft: EF-2000 Eurofighter-Typhoon

Schakal Squadron (Jackal)
 * Aircraft: Mirage 2000D

Schnee Squadron (Snow)
 * Aircraft: F-14D Super Tomcat

Silber Squadron (Silver)
 * Aircraft: F-4E Phantom II, F-16C Fighting Falcon

Vampir Squadron (Vampire)
 * Aircraft: F-20A Tiger Shark

Air Force Divisions - Circum-Pacific War

 * Bussard Squadron (Buzzard)


 * Drossel Squadron

Aircraft: F-15S/MTD Eagle, S-32
 * Grabacr Squadron


 * Meteor Squadron

Aircraft: Su-35 Super Flanker, S-32
 * Ofnir Squadron


 * AH-64 Apache
 * AV-8B Harrier II
 * B-2A Spirit
 * B-52H Stratofortress
 * BM-335
 * C-5B Galaxy
 * C-17A Globemaster
 * C-130 Hercules
 * CH-47 Chinook
 * E-767
 * EA-6B Prowler
 * EA-18G Growler
 * F-1 Kaizen
 * F-2A Viper Zero
 * F-4E Phantom II
 * F-5E Tiger II
 * F-14D Super Tomcat
 * F-15C Eagle
 * F-15E Strike Eagle
 * F-15S/MTD Eagle
 * F-16C Fighting Falcon
 * F-16XL
 * F-20A Tigershark
 * F-35C Lightning II
 * F-117A Nighthawk
 * F/A-18C Hornet
 * F-22A Raptor also known as "F/A-22A"
 * Mirage 2000D
 * MiG-21bis Fishbed
 * MiG-29A Fulcrum
 * MiG-31 Foxhound
 * S-32
 * SR-71A Blackbird
 * Su-27 Flanker
 * Su-32 Strike Flanker
 * Su-35 Super Flanker
 * Su-37 Terminator
 * Su-47 Berkut
 * Tornado GR.4
 * EF-2000 Typhoon
 * X-29A
 * YF-23A Black Widow II

Sources

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War