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Military of Burundi 

Military of Burundi

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General information

Military branches: Army (includes naval and air units), paramilitary Gendarmerie

Military manpower - military age: 16 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,344,177 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 701,367 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 76,866 (2000 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $25 million (FY93)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.6% (FY93)

Aircraft inventory

The Burundi Army's air unit operates 16 aircraft, including 7 helicopters.

Aircraft Origin Type Versions In service[1] Notes
Aérospatiale Alouette III  France utility helicopter SA 316B 3
Aérospatiale Gazelle  France utility helicopter SA 342L 2
Cessna 150  United States liaison 3
Dassault Falcon 50  France VIP transport 1
Dornier Do 27  Germany liaison Do 27Q 1
Mil Mi-24 Hind  Soviet Union attack helicopter 2
SIAI-Marchetti SF 260  Italy trainer
light attack
SF.260P
SF.260W
2
2

Ground Forces

The Army of Burundi uses a few armoured vehicles, including BTR-40s, Panhard AMLs, and Shorland armoured cars.

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