Yuktobanian Air Force

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The Yuktobanian Air Force, abbreviated as Y.A.F is the airborne arm of the Yuktobanian military forces.

The Y.A.F fought alongside the Osean Defense Forces during the Belkan War against the Belkan Federation military forces and once more against their former allies during the first half of the Circum-Pacific War in late 2010. They employ a large variety of aircraft, ranging from light fighters like the MiG-21bis Fishbed and MiG-29A Fulcrum to strategic bombers like the Avro Vulcan, transports, helicopters and others.

Similar to the Federal Erusea Air Force, many of the Yuktobanian Air Force's squadrons are named after astronomy terms, such as Russian-made satellites.

Aces

Belkan War

Slon (YF-23A Black Widow II)
Pyoshka (Typhoon)
Kon (F-14D Super Tomcat)

Circum-Pacific War

Gigantor (BAE Hawk T.1)
Zipang (F-14D Super Tomcat)
Mindripper (F-4G Phantom II Wild Weasel)
Zaharada (Mirage 2000D)
Dune (EA-6B Prowler)
Daredevil (X-29A)
Cosm (MiG-31M Foxhound)
Abelcain (EA-18G Growler)
Proteus (FB-22 Strike Raptor)
Cypher (F-2A Viper Zero)
Swordkill (MiG-21-93 Fishbed)
Distantthunder (YA-10B)
Decoder (Rafale B)

Squadrons

Belkan War

Komyeta Squadron (Former) (эскадрилья "Комета", Comet Squadron)- an F-16C Fighting Falcon squadron composed by pilots Yuri Dashkov and Ruslan Tolstoy. The pair defected to the revolutionary group "A World With No Boundaries" for reasons unknown, and assisted in the defense of the XB-0 Hresvelgr cruiser during Operation Valkyrie. Both members are serving time in Yuktobanian prison.

Circum-Pacific War

172nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron - a Su-32 Strike Flanker squadron which fought with the Demons of Razgriz during the Battle of Sudentor.
703rd Squadron - an Su-27 Flanker squadron which allied with Razgriz Squadron during the Battle of Sudentor.
Buran Squadron (эскадрилья "Буран", Snowstorm Squadron). The Buran spacecraft was a Soviet orbital vehicle analogous in function and design to the US Space Shuttle.
Dig Unit - a transport unit piloting C-5 Galaxys stationed at Sonza.
Gorizont Squadron (эскадрилья "Горизонт", Horizon Squadron)- a seven-man squadron operating F-117A Nighthawk stealth aircraft. In the events of "Journey Home", they attempt to bomb November City, however they are all shot down by the 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Named after a series of 35 Russian, previously Soviet, geosynchronous communication satellites launched between 1978 and 2000.
Kvant Squadron (эскадрилья "Квант", Quantum Squadron)- The largest known Yuktobanian squadron seen in the Circum-Pacific War, they fought alongside the Demons of Razgriz and the Osean forces at the climax of the conflict. Named after the Kvant-1 and Kvant-2 modules of the Mir space station.
Luch Squadron (эскадрилья "Луч", Beam Squadron) - named after a Russian satellite network, also known as "Altair".
Molniya Squadron (эскадрилья "Молния", Lightning Squadron) - Named after a satellite.
Voskhod Squadron (эскадрилья "Восход", Sunrise Squadron) - named after a Soviet space programme superseded by the Soyuz line.
Wisna Squadron - a JAS-39C Gripen squadron stationed in Cruik Fortress. Named after the Norwegian female pirate Wisna (years active c. 8th century A.D.) whose name are listed in the Gesta Danorum as sea captain. Wisna lost a hand in a duel.
Zenit Squadron (эскадрилья "Зенит, Zenith Squadron) - an elite squadron which rebelled following the emergency speech involving Vincent Harling and Prime Minister Nikanor. Named after a Soviet spy satellite.