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Since the Vietnam War, most Vietnamese aircraft were supplied by the Soviet Union and later Russia, while hundreds of others were left by the United States via South Vietnam. Most of these are no longer in service either due to the unavailability of parts or the age of the aircraft. Aircraft losses of the Vietnam War.

Aircraft

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Combat Aircraft

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Sukhoi Su-22 Fighter-bomber Su-22UM3K
Su-22M4 		~43[1][2]  Soviet Union
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		According to the Vietnam Air Force Air Defense newspaper, in the 5 years from 2019 to 2024, the A32 factory has overhauled 20 Su-22s and repaired 23 Su-22s at units (i.e. on duty),[3] so 43 Su-22 is the most approximate number of Su-22s in Vietnam. There may only be ~32 units.[1]

Vietnam has never publicly disclosed the number of Su-22s it received from the Soviet Union or acquired from Eastern European countries.

Sukhoi Su-27 Fighter Su-27P/SK ~6[1][2]  Russia
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		On July 6, 1998, a Su-27SK number 6007, piloted by Major Hoang Ba Tam, mysteriously crashed at sea.

On October 2, 2007, a Su-27SK number 6005 flown by pilot Dao Quoc Khanh had a bird fly into the engine. The pilot landed the plane safely but the plane was seriously damaged. Up to now, there has been no announcement that the plane has been repaired. Around 5 to 6 units.[1]

Overhaul done at A32 Factory.

Sukhoi Su-30 Multirole Su-30MK2

(Su-30MK2V)

35[1][2][4]  Russia
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		Significant advancements made in the capabilities of maintenance. Able to manufacture critical components and extend the lifespan of the aircraft by 1500 hours or ~15 years.

Overhaul done at A32 Factory.

Transport

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
CASA C-295 Transport C-295M 3[5]  Spain
CASA C-212 Transport NC-212i 3[5]  Indonesia The aircraft are equipped with MSS 6000 radar.
Antonov An-2 Trainer
Transport 		AH-02 12  Soviet Union Vietnam still uses the An-02 for training, special forces parachuting practice, and light transport missions.

Helicopter

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Mil Mi-8 Utility Mi-8T 89-101[1]  Soviet Union
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		Helicopter Technical Service JSC (Helitechco) is the only certified company in Asia besides Russia that is qualified to perform maintenance and overhauls on the Mil helicopters. The repair center was established in 1994.[6][7]

Similar to Mi-17.

Mil Mi-17 Utility Mi-171
Mi-172 		 Russia
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		Vietnam has never announced the number of Mi-8s and Mi-17s it has purchased or received aid from the Soviet Union. Only the Mi-171SAR version was announced to have been purchased 4 units in 2006 but 1 unit crashed in 2014 so there is still 3.

3 Mi-171 SAR with yellow color.

Helicopters are able to be maintenance and overhauled domestically.[6][7]

Kamov Ka-27 ASW Helicopter Ka-32 ~2[1]  Soviet Union Serve in frigates and patrol vessels around Spratly Islands.

Serve in frigates and patrol vessels around Spratly Islands. Ka-32T bearing number 7551 crashed during a training flight and currently Vietnam only has one Ka-32T left with number 7552.

Sources state that 2 exist.[1]

Trainer

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Sukhoi Su-27 Jet trainer Su-27UBK 5[1][2]  Russia
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		The Su-27UBK is used for conversion training.

Overhaul done at A32 Factory.

Yakovlev Yak-130 Jet trainer
Light multirole 		11  Russia According to publicly available documents from the media of Vietnam Air Force Air Defense Command, there is gradually researching and using the Yak-130 to fight enemy air attacks, and partake in Land-Air-Sea attack missions.

One crashed in November 2024.[8]

Aero L-39 Albatros Jet trainer L-39C
L-39NG 		24[5]
12 		 Czechslovak SR
 Czech Republic 		The L-39NG contract was completed in early March 2025.

The L-39NG is also planned to be put into use as a light fighter aircraft like the Yak-130, according to information from some documents of the Vietnam Air Defense - Air Force.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Trainer aircraft T-6C Texan II 5(+7)  United States 5 delivered, 7 awaiting delivery, on an order for 12.

Delivery is expected to be completed by 2025.[9][10]

Yakovlev Yak-52 Trainer aircraft 34[11][12]  Soviet Union According to the official Vietnamese press, the Yak-52 are still actively being used.[13]

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
MALE UVA
IAI Heron MALE UAV 3[14]  Israel
Small UVA
Insitu ScanEagle Reconnaissance 6[14][15]  United States
Orbiter 2 Reconnaissance  Israel Acquired from Israel.[16]
[17] Orbiter 3 Reconnaissance VT-Swift  Israel
 Vietnam 		The VT-Swift is a license produced variant of the Orbiter 3 from Israel.
VU-R70 Reconnaissance  Vietnam Medium-range, light weight reconnaissance UAV.

Specs:

  • Wingspan: 3.1
  • Length: 1.7 m
  • Endurance: 270 minutes
  • Speed: 120 km/h (max)
  • Take-off method: VTOL
  • Max take-off weight: 26 kg
  • Payload: Optoelectronic
  • Camera: Day/Night, laser range finder, HD resolution
VU-50R Reconnaissance  Vietnam Short-range, light weight reconnaissance UAV.

Specs:

  • Wingspan: 3.2 m
  • Length: 2.2 m
  • Endurance: 180 minutes
  • Speed: 120 km/h (max)
  • Max take-off weight: 26 kg
  • Payload: Optoelectronic
  • Camera: Day/Night, laser range finder, HD resolution
VU-QL1 Reconnaissance  Vietnam Small quadcopter reconnaissance drone.
RAV-80 Reconnaissance  Vietnam Specs:
  • Wingspan: 2.5 m
  • Length: 1.3 m
  • Height: 0.2 m
  • Range: 80 km
  • Endurance: 150 minutes
  • Speed: 80 – 100 km/h (cruising), 120 km/h (max)
  • Max altitude (above sea level): 3.5 km
  • Max take-off weight: 15 kg
  • Take-off method: VTOL
VT-Patrol Reconnaissance VT-Pigeon
VUA-SC-3G 		 Vietnam Specs of VT-Patrol:
  • Range: 50 km
  • Speed: 100 – 150 km/h
Specs of VT-Pigeon:
  • Wingspan: 3.25 m
  • Length: 2.25 m
  • Range: 50 – 200 km
  • Endurance: 210 minutes
  • Speed: 80 – 130 km/h
  • Operational altitude (above sea level): 1 km
  • Max altitude (above sea level): 3 km
  • Max take-off weight: 26 kg
  • Take-off method: Runways, catapults
  • Landing method: Runway, net collection
  • Engine type: Gasoline engine
Extreme similarity to the VT-Pigeon. Developed in collaboration with the People's Army of Vietnam and Viettel. Been in service with Army since 2018.[18]
[19] HRU Reconnaissance HRU-13
HRU-131
HRU-132 		 Vietnam Specs of HRU-13 & HRU-132:
  • Wingspan: 2.6 m
  • Length: 1.2 m
  • Endurance: 90 minutes
  • Speed: 64 – 130 km/h
  • Max altitude (above sea level): 4 km
  • Weight: 12 kg
  • Max take-off weight: 14.5 kg
  • Control mode: Automatic, manual
  • Take-off method: Runway, VTOL
  • Landing method: Runway
  • Video transmission range: 50 km (mountainous), 80 km (coastal)
Specs of HRU-131:
  • Endurance: 4 hours
  • Take-off method: Narrow runway, ships, boats
  • Engine type: Gasoline engine, electric motor
  • Operational features: Can carry light detectors, surveillance cams, small devices
BB-01 Miniature UAV  Vietnam Tricopter drone that is made with easily available commercial components. It is mainly used for firefighting as its loadout is composed of two fire suppression rockets. Weighs 16 kg and can carry up to 5 kg of explosives. Demonstration shows dropping air burst bomb.

Made at Factory Z113, which is known for making firefighting equipment. Factory also makes portable MLRS for putting out fires. Portable MLRS has built-in camera, laser rangefinder.

Training/Test UAV
[20] M400-CT2 Training/Test UAV  Vietnam Colored in bright orange.

Specs:

  • Wingspan: 3.2 m
  • Length: 2.8 m
  • Height: 1.1 m
  • Endurance: 120 minutes
  • Speed: 200 – 220 km/h (cruise), 260 km/h (max)
  • Max altitude (above sea level): 3.5 km
  • Max take-off weight: 110 kg (possible typo)
  • Max Effective payload: 10 kg
  • Operational features: Optical systems, thermal imaging, reflective lenses, infrared thermal decoys, smoke
[21] DIS-18 Training/Test UAV  Vietnam Specs:
  • Wingspan: 2.8
  • Length: 3.1 m
  • Height: 1.3 m
  • Range: 100 km
  • Endurance: 60 minutes
  • Speed: 200 – 250 km/h (cruise), 360 km/h (max)
  • Max altitude (above sea level): 5 km
  • Max take-off weight: 102 kg
  • Max effective payload: 5 kg
  • Operational features: Optical systems, thermal imaging, reflective lenses, infrared thermal decoys, smoke

Air Defense

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The Military Balance of 2024 from the International Institute for Strategic Studies notes that Vietnam has a variety of towed anti-aircraft artillery in its arsenal, though the specific guns using the 85mm and 130mm calibers remain uncertain. It is possible that the 85mm gun is the KS-12/K-52, while the 130mm may be the KS-30. Vietnam has ~98+ SAM systems.[22]

Surface-to-Air Defense

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
S-300 Long range air defense and anti-ballistic missile system. S-300PMU1 12 launchers  Russia
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		Two systems were acquired.[23]

Received upgrade to the command center and range of the missile. Said to be upgraded to S-300PMU2 standards.

Factory A31 capable of domestically manufacturing spare and critical parts for SAM missile.

SPYDER Medium to long range air defense system.
Short to medium range air defense system. 		SPYDER-MR
SPYDER-SR 		10 launchers
20 launchers 		 Israel 80 km range.

Five systems (including 6 launchers each) and 750 missiles ordered.[24] The SPYDER-MR variant has a nonrotatable, vertical launcher. Used more as stationary air defense. Can domestically maintenance Derby and Python SAM missiles. There is a patent to reverse engineer the Derby SAM missile.[25]

40 km range.

The SPYDER-SR variant has a rotatable, slanted launcher. Can possibly be used as mobile AA due to quick deployment.

SA-2 Dvina Short to medium range air defense system. Volga S-75M/M3 ~25 launchers  Soviet Union
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		~27 to 35 km range.

The Volga S-75M/M3 air defense missile complex (modern version of SAM-2) uses 5IA23 missiles and is a High-altitude air defense system. All SAM-2 complex systems have been modernized. Able to domestically produce complexes and equipment.

Factory A31 capable of domestically manufacturing spare and critical parts for SAM missile. Old missiles had certain analog parts replaced with digital systems.

S-125 Neva/Pechora Short to medium range air defense system. S-125TM Pechora-2TM
S-125M Pechora-M
S-125-VT 		51 launchers  Soviet Union
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		~35 km range.

30 S-125TM Pechora-2TM and 21 S-125M Pechora-M batteries as of 2024.[26] The S-125-VT domestic modernized variant was reported to be in service in July 2024.[27]

Factory A31 capable of domestically manufacturing spare and critical parts for SAM missile. Old missiles had certain analog parts replaced with digital systems.

Military Balance of 2024 states that there are 30 S-125-2TM Pechora-2TM and 21 S-125M Pechora-M.[28]

2P25 VS 2 2K12 Kub Short range air defense system. ≥ 21 launchers  Soviet Union ~20 km range.

There are more than 21 units according to the Military Balance of 2024.[29]

9K35 Strela-10 Short range air defense system. 20 launchers  Soviet Union ~10 km range.

Still being used according to official Vietnamese newspaper from 2024, but not mentioned in the Military Balance of 2024.[30]

Point-defence

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Image Model Type Caliber Variant Quantity Origin Notes
SA-7 9K32 Strela-2 Man-portable air-defense system 72 mm  Soviet Union Designed to counter against low flying targets with its passive infrared homing guidance system.
9K338 Igla-S (NATO-Code - SA-24 Grinch) 9K38 Igla Man-portable air-defense system 72 mm 9K130 Igla-1
9K338 Igla-S
TL-01 		 Soviet Union

 Vietnam

Specs of TL-01:
  • Range: 5 km
  • Weight: 17 kg

Manufactured locally under license, transfer of technology from Russia.[31] The TL-01 is a domestic copy of the Igla-S at Z131 Factory.

Anti-aircraft Artillery

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Image Model Type Caliber Variant Quantity Origin Notes
61-K Autocannon 37 mm  Soviet Union
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		37 mm automatic anti-air autocannon. Modernized with a fire-control system and radar.
AZP S-60 Autocannon 57 mm  Soviet Union
 Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced) 		57 mm automatic anti-air autocannon. The Vietnamese heavily upgraded the AZP S-60 by equipping it with a fire-control system with radar, optoelectronic reconnaissance equipment, an electromechanical gun control complex, and a digital firing element identification system connected to a computer. Has an LCD screen.

The upgraded AZP S-60 can operate without a gunner, is fully automatic, and no longer needs to be manually reloaded.[32]

A part of the VPK-57 project. Fire-control system integrated with X-band AESA radar.

Stalin line - KS-19 KS-19 Towed Anti-aircraft gun 100 mm  Soviet Union Used during Vietnam war.[33] Still in service according to Military Balance of 2024.[34]

Radar System

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
3D Radar
ELM-2288 3D Solid-state Long-range S-Band radar ELM-2288ER At least 5  Israel The ELM-2288ER AD-STAR is a long-range 3D S-Band radar developed by ELTA Systems (Israel). It provides early warning, air defense, and air traffic control capabilities with a detection range of up to 420 km for fighter-sized targets and a maximum range of 480 km. The system features automatic 3D target tracking, strong ECCM (Electronic Counter-Countermeasures) capabilities, and a modular, transportable design, allowing deployment via road or cargo plane. ELM-2288ER is a high-performance radar system enhancing national air surveillance and defense networks.
Nebo-U 3D Long-range VHF-Band radar Nebo-UE  Russia The Nebo-UE (55Zh6U) is a mobile long-range 3D radar developed by Russia’s NNIIRT, operating in the VHF band. It is designed for early warning and air surveillance, with a detection range of up to 600 km and strong capability to detect stealth aircraft. The system supports 3D tracking, features ECCM for jamming resistance, and is often integrated into layered air defense networks alongside other radar systems. Its mobility and VHF frequency range make it a key asset in modern anti-stealth operations.
Kasta 2E2 3D Mid-range UHF-Band Radar Kasta 2E2  Russia Acquired in the 2000s.[35]
VRS-3TL-1 3D L-Band Tactical Surveillance Radar  Vietnam Surveillance, detection, tracking, narrow pencil-beam (ability to emit high precision & reduce interference concentrated radar beam), electronic scanning in elevation, and other capabilities.

Detect targets flying at low altitude and short range. Produced and developed by Viettel.[36]

VRS-MRS 3D S-Band Medium-Range Surveillance Radar  Vietnam This radar is equipped with AESA technology, a narrow pencil-beam, and supports electronic scanning in elevation. It features look-down capability, a burn-through function (enabling target detection through interference or clutter), ECM capabilities, IFF identification, and an open architecture compatible with the CS5SIR system. The radar performs functions including surveillance, detection, and tracking.

It is designed to detect targets flying at medium altitude and within medium range. The system is produced and developed by Viettel.[37]

VRS-SRS 3D S-Band Tactical Surveillance Radar  Vietnam Easy to assemble, disassemble, transport, and cost-effective. It retains all the advantages of the VRS-MRS, except for weather monitoring capabilities.

Produced and developed by Viettel.[38]

2D Radar
VRS-M2D-1 2D Medium-Altitude Surveillance Radar  Vietnam Supports Air Traffic Control, and provides essential information for command, control, and air defense systems. Retain basic ECM functions.

Designed to detect targets flying at low altitude and within medium range. Produced and developed by Viettel.[39]

VRS-2DM-1 2D Low-Altitude Surveillance Radar  Vietnam Seamlessly integration with SAM systems along with other radar abilities and provides info for command/control and air defense system.

Detect targets flying at low altitude and medium range. Produced and developed by Viettel.[40]

VRS-2DM 2D Ultra-high Frequency Radar  Soviet Union

 Vietnam

Based on the Soviet Union's P19 radar. Works proficiently in low altitude and used to control/track airspace. Works in semi or automatic mode. Produced and developed by Viettel.
P18M 2D Very-high Frequency Radar  Soviet Union
 Czech Republic
 Vietnam 		Specs:
  • Frequency: VHF
  • Range: 250 km
  • Altitude: 35 km
  • Azimuth: 360-degrees

Produced and developed based on Transfer of Technology (ToT) from Czech Republic.[41]

Vostok-E 2D Metric Band Surveillance Radar / Digital VHF Radar RV-02
Vostok-E 		 Belarus
 Vietnam 		Specs:
  • Frequency: VHF
  • RPM: 6
  • Height: 11 m
  • Weight: 18 tons
  • 21.6 m long antennae
  • 28 channel, antennas, and receiver
  • Ready in 10–15 minutes of arrival
  • Fiber optic installation

Domestic copy of mobile Vostok-E radar system of Belarus; original system claimed to have major anti-stealth capabilities.

The RV-02 is the successor to the RV-01. Latest edition addressed the precursor's limitations and weak points.[42]

Special Purpose Radar
Kolchuga passive sensor Passive radar  Ukraine 4 systems acquired for the price of $27 million per unit.[43]

Even though the mentioned figures could be inaccurate or varied, the systems have been formally commissioned by the Vietnamese Air Defense - Air Force Service[44].

VERA Passive Sensor Passive Surveillance ESM System
Intelligent Ultra-high Frequency Electronic Reconnaissance System 		VERA-NG
V-ELINT18 		 Czech Republic
 Vietnam 		VERA-NG systems were imported and entered operation since 2015.[45]

Specs of V-ELINT18:

  • Monitor/Track: ≤ 500 target
  • Can hold inform of > 10,000 unique targets
  • Range (km): 450
  • Bandwidth (MHz): ≤ 500
  • Receiver sensitivity: < 85dBm at 20 MHz bandwidth
  • Signals able to process: primary radar pulse, SIF/SSR and Mode-S/ADS-B, DME/TACAN, Parol, and AIS
  • Can detect stealth

Used for detecting air, sea, and land targets without having location compromised.

System includes 1 central receiving and processing system and 3 peripheral receiving station. Produced and developed by Viettel.[46]

VRS-S55X X-Band Fire-control Radar  Vietnam A part of VPK-57 project.

Fire-control system integrated with X-band AESA radar. Ready to operate within 20 minutes of arriving. Produced and developed by Viettel.

Munition

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Air-to-air Missile
K-13 (AA-2) Air-to-air missile 2,550  Soviet Union Used by former MiG-21 and Su-22M4/UM3K.

1000 R-3S, 800 R-3R, and 750 R-13M missiles.[47]

R-60 (AA-8) Air-to-air missile 400  Soviet Union Used by Su-22M4/UM3K fighter-bombers.[47]
R-27 (AA-10) Air-to-air missile 320  Russia
 Ukraine 		Used by Su-30MK2 and Su-27SK/UBK fighters.[48][49]
R-73 (AA-11) Air-to-air missile R-73E 375  Russia Used by Su-30MK2, Su-27SK/UBK and Yak-130. Short range missile.[47]
R-77 (AA-12) Air-to-air missile RVV-AE  Russia [50]
Air-to-surface Missile
Kh-59 (AS-13) Air-to-surface missile 200  Russia [47]
Kh-29 (AS-14) Air-to-surface missile 100  Russia [47]
Kh-31 (AS-17) Air-to-surface missile Kh-31A
Kh-31P 		100  Russia Kh-31 is carried by Vietnamese Su-30MK2.[47]

Former

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Combat Aircraft

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Shenyang J-6 Fighter 30  China
Shenyang J-5 Fighter 10  China The Vietnamese Air Force used J-5s alongside the Soviet supplied MiG-17s for interception missions until the 1990s when they were retired, along with the remaining MiG-19s, being replaced with newer MiG-21s and Su-27s.
MiG-21 Fishbed Fighter MiG-21bis
MiG-21UM
MiG-21PF
MiG-21PFM
MiG-21MF
MiG-21F-13 		645  Soviet Union Retired from service in November 2015.[51] Replaced with Su-22. The MiG-21 fleet has reserved in storage and some frames are still capable of flying.

There are plans to turn these retired aircraft into UAVs.

MiG-19 Farmer Fighter ~45  Soviet Union
MiG-17 Fresco Fighter MiG17A
MiG17P
MiG17PF 		367  Soviet Union
MiG-15 Fagot Fighter
Trainer 		 Soviet Union
Northrop F-5 Light ground-attack
Light fighter 		F-5A
F-5E 		191  United States Captured during Vietnam War.
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Light ground-attack A-37A
A-37B 		254  United States Captured during Vietnam War.

Maritime patrol

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
PZL M28 Maritime patrol M28B-1R[4] 1[5]  Poland Inactive.

Transport

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Antonov An-26 Transport ~30-48  Soviet Union Likely retired, but may be in service.[52][53]
Beriev Be-12 Transport 6  Soviet Union [54]
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport 7  United States Captured during Vietnam War. Still serviced after 1975 and retired after 1980
Fairchild C-119 Transport  United States Captured during Vietnam War.

Helicopter

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Mi24CP (modified) Mil Mi-24 Attack helicopter Mi-24A
Mi-24D 		~25-30  Soviet Union Limited number, small number stored in reserve. Estimated to have around 25 units.[53] Likely retired, but may be in service.[52]
Mi-4 Transport ~10  Soviet Union
Mi-6 Hook Transport Mil Mi-6 ~15-26  Soviet Union
CH-47 Chinook Transport CH-47A 5  United States Captured during Vietnam War.
UH-1 Iroquois Utility UH-1H 15  United States Captured during Vietnam War.

Trainer

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Aero L-29 Trainer  Czechoslovakia
[55] TL-1 Trainer  Vietnam Designed and manufactured from 1984 - 1985.

The TL-1 is said to be a 4 seater with side-by-side seating arrangement. The HL-1 is a 2 seater with tandem seating. The HL-2 is either a 2nd iteration of HL-1 or a new variation.[56]

Also, seen at the Vietnam People's Air Force Museum in Hanoi.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Small UVA
ITAD M-400 Reconnaissance  Vietnam No longer in service. Designed in 2001 and produced in 2005.

Produced and developed by Viettel.[57]

Air Defense

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Anti-aircraft Artillery

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Image Model Type Caliber Variant Origin Notes
ZU-23-2 Twin Autocannon 23 mm 23mm-2M
23mm-2ML 		 Soviet Union

 Israel
 Vietnam

The 23mm-2M variant upgrade included cabin for gunner, electromechanic turn system, modern control systems, and potentially a ballistic computer and fire-control system. This project was jointly carried out by Israel and Vietnam.
Similar to the 23mm-2M, the 23mm-2ML additionally includes optronics sensor, laser rangefinder, and potentially a digital fire-control system

Further modernization projects includes installing the platform on logistic trucks and adding an automatic control system that's being developed.

Potentially retired according to the Military Balance of 2024.

Radar System

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
2D Radar
P 18-2 P-18 radar 2D Very-high Frequency Radar  Soviet Union May have been retired and replace by P18M radar.

Development

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This section will include weapons that are in the planning, development, or testing phase. It is important to note that not all the weapons in this particular section will progress to the point of being procured. To avoid confusion, existing weapon systems that are being modified or upgraded should have their progress recorded in the notes section and not moved to the development section.

  Development completed
  Development ongoing
  Development cancelled

Aircraft

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Trainer

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
TP-150 [58] Trainer aircraft
Patrol 		 Italy
 United States
 Vietnam 		Specs:
  • Service ceiling (km): 7
  • Takeoff speed (km/h): 100
  • Max speed (km/h): 300
  • Max takeoff weight (kg): 750
  • Engine horsepower (HP): 150
  • Additional systems: Can be equipped w/ emergency parachutes, auxiliary fuel tanks, and surveillance systems such as EO/IR sensors and SAR radar.

Equipped with 915iS propeller engine manufactured in the US. Aircraft to be finalized in Italy before entering mass production.[59] Designed by Italian Flying Legend aircraft manufacturer. Manufactured and assembled in Vietnam.[60]

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
MALE UVA
HS-6L MALE UAV  Belarus
 Vietnam 		Jointly developed by Vietnam's Academy of Science and Technology with Belarus; completed in 2015 around November.[61][62]

Specs:

  • Range: 4,000 km (claimed)
  • Endurance: 35 hours
  • Wingspan: 22 m
UAV2-20 MALE UAV  Vietnam Resembles MQ-9 Reaper drone. Certain parts painted in red.
VU-MALE MALE UAV  Vietnam Multi-purpose UAV.[63]

Specs:

  • Range: 1,000 km
  • Endurance: 12 hours
  • Operational features: Carry long range weaponry, high-precision weapons, and reconnaissance equipment
Small UVA
ARP-A-1 Reconnaissance  Vietnam Payload of 1–3 kg. Classified as AI drone. Produced and developed by Viettel.
ARP-A-2 Reconnaissance  Vietnam Payload of 3–7 kg. Classified as AI drone. Produced and developed by Viettel.

Munition

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Practice Aerial Bomb  Vietnam Researched and manufactured by Vietnam's Military Science and Technology Institute. Project took 2 years to complete. Stated to be 100% domestically manufactured along with the technology and material used. Low cost and able to be produced in large batches.[64]

Procurement

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  Procurement completed
  Procurement ongoing
  Procurement cancelled

Aircraft

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Transport

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
C-130J Transport 3-13  United States Vietnam reported to sign a deal with the US to purchase 13 C-130J.[65][66]

Other sources state that Vietnam may purchase 3 units.

Trainer

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Image Model Type Variant Quantity Origin Notes
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Trainer aircraft T-6C Texan II 7  United States 7 awaiting delivery for a total of 12 units.

Delivery is expected to be completed by 2025.[9][10]

See also

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References

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