Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces

Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces
Active:	1507 AN - Present
In use by:	Ministry of Military Affairs
Allegiance:	Shireroth

The Imperial Shirerithian Air Forces, abbreviated to ISAF, is the aerial warfare arm of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth's military, responsible for protecting Shireroth's skies, securing its territory, and projecting power in times of conflict. With a rich history dating back to the early days of the Imperial Republic, ISAF has evolved into a formidable force comprising multiple commands, divisions, groups, and squadrons.

Structure of Units

Type of Unit	Command	Air Force	Aviation Division	Group	Squadron	Flight	Section	Crew
Contains	2+ Air Forces	4+ Aviation Divisions	2–3 Groups	10-18 Squadrons	4-6 Flights	3 Sections	2 Crews	1+ Individuals
Personnel	20,000+	5,400+	1,800+	600+	120	30	8–10	1-4
Commanded by	Air Marshal	Air Vice-Marshal	Air Commodore	Group Captain	Squadron Leader	Flight Lieutenant	Flying Officer	Pilot Officer

Conflicts and Deployments

ISAF has played a significant role in numerous conflicts since its inception. Participation in the Sxiro-Jingdaoese Confrontation included Operation Long Haul, Operation Tymarian Sun, Operation Mockingbird, and the War of Lost Brothers. Other noteworthy involvements feature the River War, the Anarchy of Angularis, and the Civil War in Goldshire.

Equipment

Name	Origin	Type	№ in Service	Image	Notes
Combat aviation
B-80 Cassandrae	Cassandrae Consortium	Reconnaissance bomber	0 / 1,000		Developed 1723 AN – 1728 AN Production models to enter service from 1732 AN onwards.
F-9 Ashavan II	Brightworks Mistra (Allied Production Matrix)	Multi-role strike fighter	222		Inc. Ex-Batavian
F-17 Axarana	Axarana Consortium	Stealth fighter	20
Raven IV Model	Sokoku Industries	Naval strike fighter	200		Ex-Jing rebuilds
SAC J39 „Fliegender Griffin“	Gascony Aircraft Company	Multirole strike fighter	134 /342		Ex-Batavian
Sisera S-88	Sokoku Industries	Stealth bomber	21 / 48
Xinshi-R07	Sokoku Industries	Multirole strike fighter	143 / 226
Sokoku Spiteful	Sokoku Industries	Air superiority fighter	238 / 1,890
Yaddith-1 Class Fighter	New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency	Fighter	188		Left-over stock from Jingdao. Originally over 300 planes, but due to manufacturing issues a quarter of the original planes were used for spare parts.
Arcturus Class Fighter	New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency	Fighter	24		Left-over stock from Jingdao. Originally over 86 planes, but due to manufacturing issues a quarter of the original planes were used for spare parts.
Novaya-Sabir Class Bomber	New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency	Bomber	18		Left-over stock from Jingdao. Originally over 80 planes, but due to manufacturing issues a quarter of the original planes were used for spare parts.
Gravimetric aviation
FC-20 Egregore	Kezan Floating Cargo Manufacturers (IDB-4)	Aerial mobile weapons platform	1
FC-25 Mastema	Kezan Floating Cargo Manufacturers (IDB-4)	Gravimetric gunship	1
GAV-4(U) Jackalope	Sokoku Industries	Utility (troop transport) Reconnaissance Anti-Grav Ship	246		Rebuilt from legacy airframes originally built by Red Bear LLC.
Momiji Class Orbital Destroyer	New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency	Orbital Destroyer	1		Left-over stock from Jingdao. Only one out of seven was made combat-ready: six were scrapped for parts and due to financial restraints. With increased war threat, the refitting of the Orbital Destroyer started in 1728 AN. Maiden flight expected in early 1732 AN.
Helicopters
AH-75 Cobra	Brightworks Mistra	Attack helicopter	52		2x squadrons to be established.
UH-76 Dromosker	Brightworks Mistra	Utility helicopter	332		Inc. 96 ex-Batavian.
Logistics aircraft
Jan-van-Gent VII Model	Sokoku Industries	Transport plane	423		Ex-Batavian rebuild, Jingdaoese stock retained.
Jan-van-Gent XI Model	Sokoku Industries	Transport plane	119 / 320
Equatorial Class Personal Shuttle	New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency	Transport shuttle	38		Left-over stock from Jingdao. During the Post-Chidao Troubles, many of the shuttles were used for civilian purposes. By 1730 AN, the Greater Kildarian authorities successfully retained 38 shuttles for troop transport.
Training aircraft
IE-7 Songbird	IrenEnt (IDB-10)	Basic trainer and light attack aircraft	1,700
IE-9 Extended Songbird	IrenEnt (IDB-10)	Basic trainer and light attack aircraft	425		Developed from IE-7 Songbird.