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Force Aerienne Populaire du Benin (FAPB)

Cotonou/Cadjehoun

The Armee de 'l Air du Benin took the delivery of at least two H125 helicopters in February 2023.

Radio TV Benin (Cotonou, Aug2024)

The Air Force of Benin also received three AS332 Super Pumas from the Royal Jordian Air Force in 2023. All Helicopters are based at Base Aerienne Cotonou.

Radio TV Benin (Cotonou, Aug2024)

Cotonou/Cadjehoun (DBBB)

RWY 06/24     POS 06°21'23"N 002°23'00"E     ELEV 19 ft

Force Escadrille Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Force Aérienne du Benin

Escadrille d'Hélicoptères H125 (ex Eliance)
AS332M1 (ex Royal Jordanian AF)
Mi-8


Escadrille de ISR Humbert Tétras CSM


Escadrille de Aerienne MA600F
B727-200 (std)
LH-10 (std)
BAe748-2A

At least one LH-10 Ellips has been spotted with Armee de 'l Air du Benin markings.

Daan van Laatzen (Cotonou, Nov2015)

The Tetra CSM are being used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions from Cotonou Airbase.

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