Q&A

Do the Taliban have fighter jets?

Do the Taliban have fighter jets?

Air force. After the re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul during the 2021 Taliban offensive, the Taliban has acquired UH-60 Black Hawks, Mil Mi-24s (most of them without engines), Mil Mi-8s/Mil Mi-17s, A-29 Super Tucanos, Cessna 208s, and C-130 Hercules, captured from the AAF.

What is a Taliban Red Unit?

The red unit has been described as special operations forces or shock troops that are often expected to take heavy casualties even in successful operations. The red unit was reportedly involved in the Taliban offensive while assisting in capturing Kunduz from Afghan forces.

Does the Taliban have an Air Force?

Reports suggest that the Taliban may have access to aircrafts, but it does not have a trained, organized air force. Biden’s comment is true. The Taliban have reportedly seized aircrafts from the Afghan military but it does not have an air force.

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Did Taliban seize Afghanistan’s Kandahar Airfield with US helicopters?

(Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel/U.S. Air Force) WASHINGTON — Once the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan’s airfield in Kandahar on Friday, it didn’t take long for photos to appear on social media showing Taliban fighters posing with military helicopters such as U.S.-made Black Hawks and Soviet-made Mi-17s.

What should the Taliban do with the US equipment in Afghanistan?

Then, it should destroy the U.S. equipment remaining in Afghanistan, as well as all planes and helicopters left behind by the Afghan air force. “If we do that now, then I could see the Taliban changing its disposition toward the evacuation operations in Kabul,” he said.

Will the Taliban have the opportunity to own an Airbus A-29?

Because there are only two seats, it is likely that the pilots flying this attack will not be able to use the A-29 as an aircraft to evacuate the whole family. This means that it is possible that the Taliban will have the opportunity to own this type of aircraft.