Compare the DPRK Air Force and South Korea
In connection with the new tension of the situation, I want to analyze the ratio of the armed forces of Kazakhstan and the DPRK.
Air force
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The Air Force of the Republic of Korea is not very large in numbers, but very modern and in good condition.
They are based on the X-NUMX heavy fighter F-42K (on 15% consisting of local components). The devices are a redesigned and improved version of the F-60E supplemented with modern infrared equipment, improved radars and an interactive helmet control system.
The most massive machine is the F-5E "Tiger" (174 machines as part of the Air Force). Much of the locally produced machines. All cars are modifications of E.
The next most massive machine is the F-16 fighter, which is available in 170 (35 F-16C, 90 KF-16C and 45 KF-16D, the last cars of local assembly). All vehicles are adapted to modern ammunition. Modification of all machines - block 32 and above.
Old machines in service is relatively less. Currently 68 F-4 Phantom-2 fighter-bomber available in the attack aircraft.
Light Assault Training aviation represented primarily by 64 lightweight KAI T-50 trainers. About 80 of these machines are planned for production. These light attack aircraft have speeds of up to 1,4-1,5 MaXa, a radius of action of 1851 kilometers, and can carry a variety of loads, including laser bombs, air-to-air missiles and analogues.
The fleet of helicopters is relatively small, and includes mainly the old American models of transport, light and multi-purpose helicopters.
The Air Force is also in charge of the country's air defense system. On the 2010 year, it is represented by 6 8 batteries on Patriot launchers PAC-2 (former German, 148 missiles in total) and 24 MIM-24 HAWK batteries (about 600 missiles). All rocket launchers are integrated into the AN / MQP-64 Sentinel radar system.
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The DPRK air force, in contrast, is amazed by the number of available cars, but their quality is far from ideal. In total there are about 1500 airplanes, mostly obsolete.
The newest Air Force machines are the 35 MIG-29S fighters with an improved fire control system. These machines, in fact, are the only modern fighters. According to the existing data, most of these vehicles are concentrated in Pyongyang’s air defense, which can only be explained by the paranoia of the country's authorities (since Pyongyang’s air defense is already strong enough, and the 35 fighters add little to it). Probably, the machines are maintained in good condition.
The next oldest fighter is the Mig-23ML, of which there are 46 (another 10 Mig-23Р). This machine is a lightweight highly maneuverable version of the regular Mig-23, focused on rocket duels. In theory, the machines can carry P-23 and P-60, which are in service.
The most massive fighter is the Mig-21, of which in service around 190 (including licensed Chinese). Presumably - due to problems with spare parts - only a part of this fleet is airworthy. These are completely outdated, heavily worn out models that formed the basis of the DPRK aircraft fleet in 1960-1980. Most likely, at present it is also difficult for them to find pilots, because of the problems with fuel, most of the fleet is idle.
Also, there are about 200 completely outdated Chinese-made MiG-17 class fighters. These machines are of no combat value, and, in accordance with their characteristics, are no more combat-ready than modern light training aircraft. Presumably, they have only gun armament. It is difficult to understand the meaning of maintaining the fleet of such outdated aircraft, if, due to problems with fuel, their pilots did not fly for a long time. The only possible use for them is the role of attack aircraft in the front line.
For unknown reasons, the DPRK Air Force still has over the 80 of the old IL-28 jet bombers. It is difficult to understand what role the generals of the DPRK assign to these machines. Perhaps their role is assumed in the delivery weapons mass destruction, although it is difficult to understand how these old sluggish planes can generally survive in modern warfare.
The DPRK ground attack aircraft is represented by a large number of aircraft, mostly old models. These are Su-7, Su-22, Q-5 - the total number over 98. Although obsolescence is not as important for attack aircraft as it is for fighters, yet these vehicles are hardly capable of combat at the present time (due to heavy wear and poor pilot training)
The only modern attack aircraft are L-29 (12 units) and Su-25, in the number of 36 machines.
The helicopter fleet of the DPRK is strong enough, although it is still very small in number. It is based on helicopters of the old models - Mi-2 and Mi-4 (around 200 machines), most of which are obsolete. The most modern vehicles are combat Mi-24 (24 units), transport Mi-26 (4 units), transport Mi-8 (15 units) and militarized American-made MD 500D helicopters (87 units)
In general, judging by the state of the DPRK's air force, they represent a very insignificant military force. Although SEPARATE vehicles and pilots are probably not inferior to the Southerners, in general, the level of training of pilots, the scooter of all, is lower due to lack of fuel. In addition, much of the machines are physically outdated, and are characterized by low security.
To a certain extent, this is offset by the country's powerful and well-designed air defense system. The North Korean air defense system is one of the richest and deeply echeloned in the world. Although it does not have truly effective complexes, it is still striking in its richness.
The DPRK's air defense system is based on X-NUMX C-24 missile launchers. Supposedly, they are supplemented by a locally produced C-200 analog, but this information - in the face of the obvious failures of the DPRK in rocket engineering and electronics - does not look reliable.
The most popular air defense systems of the country are C-125 (128 launchers) and C-75 (240 launchers)
Paradoxically, the DPRK is still armed with the C-25 complex, which was decommissioned in all countries. It is difficult to explain why, but these clumsy and decrepit rockets form the basis of Pyongyang’s air defense. Preserving them in service is due either to the lack of any possibility of replacement (which clearly speaks not in favor of the alleged production in the DPRK C-300) or the incompetence of the military leadership, who believes that "the main thing is quantity." Without a doubt, the resources devoured by this hopelessly outdated complex could be much more intelligently used to maintain the C-200!
The field is represented by the Krug, Kuba, Strela, Igla and Buk complexes, altogether over 1000 missiles. The exact number of launchers is unknown.
Over 11000 anti-aircraft artillery units are also available. For the most part, these are outdated samples from very different backgrounds. None of them is modern, and their real combat capability is close to zero.
In general, the DPRK's air force is a powerful force, but only thanks to the air defense system. The destructive element itself is very weak, which is aggravated by the insufficient training of the pilots.
Air force
Республика Корея
The Air Force of the Republic of Korea is not very large in numbers, but very modern and in good condition.
They are based on the X-NUMX heavy fighter F-42K (on 15% consisting of local components). The devices are a redesigned and improved version of the F-60E supplemented with modern infrared equipment, improved radars and an interactive helmet control system.
The most massive machine is the F-5E "Tiger" (174 machines as part of the Air Force). Much of the locally produced machines. All cars are modifications of E.
The next most massive machine is the F-16 fighter, which is available in 170 (35 F-16C, 90 KF-16C and 45 KF-16D, the last cars of local assembly). All vehicles are adapted to modern ammunition. Modification of all machines - block 32 and above.
Old machines in service is relatively less. Currently 68 F-4 Phantom-2 fighter-bomber available in the attack aircraft.
Light Assault Training aviation represented primarily by 64 lightweight KAI T-50 trainers. About 80 of these machines are planned for production. These light attack aircraft have speeds of up to 1,4-1,5 MaXa, a radius of action of 1851 kilometers, and can carry a variety of loads, including laser bombs, air-to-air missiles and analogues.
The fleet of helicopters is relatively small, and includes mainly the old American models of transport, light and multi-purpose helicopters.
The Air Force is also in charge of the country's air defense system. On the 2010 year, it is represented by 6 8 batteries on Patriot launchers PAC-2 (former German, 148 missiles in total) and 24 MIM-24 HAWK batteries (about 600 missiles). All rocket launchers are integrated into the AN / MQP-64 Sentinel radar system.
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
The DPRK air force, in contrast, is amazed by the number of available cars, but their quality is far from ideal. In total there are about 1500 airplanes, mostly obsolete.
The newest Air Force machines are the 35 MIG-29S fighters with an improved fire control system. These machines, in fact, are the only modern fighters. According to the existing data, most of these vehicles are concentrated in Pyongyang’s air defense, which can only be explained by the paranoia of the country's authorities (since Pyongyang’s air defense is already strong enough, and the 35 fighters add little to it). Probably, the machines are maintained in good condition.
The next oldest fighter is the Mig-23ML, of which there are 46 (another 10 Mig-23Р). This machine is a lightweight highly maneuverable version of the regular Mig-23, focused on rocket duels. In theory, the machines can carry P-23 and P-60, which are in service.
The most massive fighter is the Mig-21, of which in service around 190 (including licensed Chinese). Presumably - due to problems with spare parts - only a part of this fleet is airworthy. These are completely outdated, heavily worn out models that formed the basis of the DPRK aircraft fleet in 1960-1980. Most likely, at present it is also difficult for them to find pilots, because of the problems with fuel, most of the fleet is idle.
Also, there are about 200 completely outdated Chinese-made MiG-17 class fighters. These machines are of no combat value, and, in accordance with their characteristics, are no more combat-ready than modern light training aircraft. Presumably, they have only gun armament. It is difficult to understand the meaning of maintaining the fleet of such outdated aircraft, if, due to problems with fuel, their pilots did not fly for a long time. The only possible use for them is the role of attack aircraft in the front line.
For unknown reasons, the DPRK Air Force still has over the 80 of the old IL-28 jet bombers. It is difficult to understand what role the generals of the DPRK assign to these machines. Perhaps their role is assumed in the delivery weapons mass destruction, although it is difficult to understand how these old sluggish planes can generally survive in modern warfare.
The DPRK ground attack aircraft is represented by a large number of aircraft, mostly old models. These are Su-7, Su-22, Q-5 - the total number over 98. Although obsolescence is not as important for attack aircraft as it is for fighters, yet these vehicles are hardly capable of combat at the present time (due to heavy wear and poor pilot training)
The only modern attack aircraft are L-29 (12 units) and Su-25, in the number of 36 machines.
The helicopter fleet of the DPRK is strong enough, although it is still very small in number. It is based on helicopters of the old models - Mi-2 and Mi-4 (around 200 machines), most of which are obsolete. The most modern vehicles are combat Mi-24 (24 units), transport Mi-26 (4 units), transport Mi-8 (15 units) and militarized American-made MD 500D helicopters (87 units)
In general, judging by the state of the DPRK's air force, they represent a very insignificant military force. Although SEPARATE vehicles and pilots are probably not inferior to the Southerners, in general, the level of training of pilots, the scooter of all, is lower due to lack of fuel. In addition, much of the machines are physically outdated, and are characterized by low security.
To a certain extent, this is offset by the country's powerful and well-designed air defense system. The North Korean air defense system is one of the richest and deeply echeloned in the world. Although it does not have truly effective complexes, it is still striking in its richness.
The DPRK's air defense system is based on X-NUMX C-24 missile launchers. Supposedly, they are supplemented by a locally produced C-200 analog, but this information - in the face of the obvious failures of the DPRK in rocket engineering and electronics - does not look reliable.
The most popular air defense systems of the country are C-125 (128 launchers) and C-75 (240 launchers)
Paradoxically, the DPRK is still armed with the C-25 complex, which was decommissioned in all countries. It is difficult to explain why, but these clumsy and decrepit rockets form the basis of Pyongyang’s air defense. Preserving them in service is due either to the lack of any possibility of replacement (which clearly speaks not in favor of the alleged production in the DPRK C-300) or the incompetence of the military leadership, who believes that "the main thing is quantity." Without a doubt, the resources devoured by this hopelessly outdated complex could be much more intelligently used to maintain the C-200!
The field is represented by the Krug, Kuba, Strela, Igla and Buk complexes, altogether over 1000 missiles. The exact number of launchers is unknown.
Over 11000 anti-aircraft artillery units are also available. For the most part, these are outdated samples from very different backgrounds. None of them is modern, and their real combat capability is close to zero.
In general, the DPRK's air force is a powerful force, but only thanks to the air defense system. The destructive element itself is very weak, which is aggravated by the insufficient training of the pilots.
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