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Al Fursan

Al Fursan

FieldValue
unit_nameFursan Al Emarat
imageFile:Al Fursan demo team shield.png
image_size190
captionFursan Al Emarat insignia
dates2010 – present
countryUnited Arab Emirates
branchUnited Arab Emirates Air Force
roleAerobatic display team
sizeSeven aircraft
colorsBlack and gold
disbanded
notable_commanders
identification_symbol_4_label
  • Aermacchi MB-339NAT (2010 – 2025)

  • Hongdu L-15 (2025 – present)

Al Fursan in [[Air14]] [[air show]] in [[Payerne Air Base]], 2014
Al Fursan in [[Air14]] [[air show]] in [[Payerne Air Base]], 2014

Al Fursan (; ), officially Fursan Al Emarat (; ), is the Aerobatic demonstration team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF). It was formed in 2008 and initially flew with Aermacchi MB-339NAT aircraft. The team has a total of seven aircraft that symbolizes the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Since 2025, the team flies with Hongdu L-15 aircraft.

The team started their first show at Dubai Airshow and flew at the IDEX, Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, and for 2 December National day celebrations. Internationally the team has performed at LIMA exhibition and at the Royal International Air Tattoo.

History

The team performed at the 2022 Bahrain International Airshow at Sakhir Air Base with five aircraft.

At the 2025 Dubai Airshow the team debuted their brand new Hongdu L-15, marking their first aircraft change since 2010.

References

References

  1. "UAE debuts new aerobatic team: Key.Aero, Airshows".
  2. (January 2023). "[[AirForces Monthly]]". [[Key Publishing.
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