Royal Jordanian Air Force
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF; Arabic: سلاح الجو الملكي الأردني, ''Silāḥ al-Jaww al-Malakī al-ʾUrdunī'') is the aerial warfare branch of the Jordanian Armed Forces. Founded in 1955, the RJAF serves as the primary air defense organization in Jordan, with the mission of defending the nation’s airspace, providing ground support, and contributing to the broader national security strategy. Its role has expanded over the years from purely defensive operations to include Peacekeeping, humanitarian support, and active participation in regional coalitions. Headquartered in Amman, the RJAF operates a variety of advanced fighter aircraft, helicopters, and transport aircraft, with bases strategically positioned across Jordan. Since its establishment, the RJAF has undergone significant modernization efforts, enhancing its capabilities to address evolving security challenges. The force also collaborates closely with international allies, including the United ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jordan
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories to the west. The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, is located along the country's western border within the Jordan Rift Valley. Jordan has a small coastline along the Red Sea in its southwest, separated by the Gulf of Aqaba from Egypt. Amman is the country's capital and List of cities in Jordan, largest city, as well as the List of largest cities in the Levant region by population, most populous city in the Levant. Inhabited by humans since the Paleolithic period, three kingdoms developed in Transjordan (region), Transjordan during the Iron Age: Ammon, Moab and Edom. In the third century BC, the Arab Nabataeans established Nabataean Kingdom, their kingdom centered in Petra. The Greco-Roman world, Greco-Roman period saw the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Air Tractor AT-802
The Air Tractor AT-802 is an American agricultural aircraft that may also be adapted into Aerial firefighting, fire-fighting or armed versions. It first flew in the United States in October 1990 and is manufactured by Air Tractor. The AT-802 carries a chemical Hopper (particulate collection container), hopper between the engine Firewall (construction)#Firewalls outside of building construction, firewall and the cockpit. In the U.S., it is considered a Type III SEAT, or Single Engine Air Tanker. Development In its standard configuration, the aircraft utilizes conventional landing gear (two main wheels and a tail wheel). However, a number of aircraft have been converted to the Fire Boss aerial firefighting configuration, which utilizes Wipaire 10000 Amphibious aircraft, amphibious floats, so that it can land on a traditional runway or on water. The Fire Boss can scoop water from a lake or river for use on a fire. In addition to the [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Air Force Ensign Of Jordan
An atmosphere () is a layer of gases that envelop an astronomical object, held in place by the gravity of the object. A planet retains an atmosphere when the gravity is great and the temperature of the atmosphere is low. A stellar atmosphere is the outer region of a star, which includes the layers above the opaque photosphere; stars of low temperature might have outer atmospheres containing compound molecules. The atmosphere of Earth is composed of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), argon (0.9%), carbon dioxide (0.04%) and trace gases. Most organisms use oxygen for respiration; lightning and bacteria perform nitrogen fixation which produces ammonia that is used to make nucleotides and amino acids; plants, algae, and cyanobacteria use carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. The layered composition of the atmosphere minimises the harmful effects of sunlight, ultraviolet radiation, solar wind, and cosmic rays and thus protects the organisms from genetic damage. The current composition of t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fin Flash
Military aircraft insignia are insignia applied to military aircraft to visually identify the nation or branch of military service to which the aircraft belong. Many insignia are in the form of a circular roundel or modified roundel; other shapes such as stars, crosses, squares, or triangles are also used. Insignia are often displayed on the sides of the fuselage, the upper and lower surfaces of the wings, as well as on the fin or rudder of an aircraft, although considerable variation can be found amongst different air arms and within specific air arms over time. History France The first use of national insignia on military aircraft was before the First World War by the French ''Aéronautique Militaire'', which mandated the application of roundels in 1912. The chosen design was the French national cockade, which consisted of a blue-white-red emblem, going outwards from centre to rim, mirroring the colours of the French flag. In addition, aircraft rudders were painted ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Jordan
The flag of Jordan, officially adopted on 16 April 1928, is based on the 1916 flag of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The flag consists of horizontal black, white, and green bands that are connected by a red Flag terminology, chevron. The colors are the pan-Arab colors, representing the Abbasid Caliphate, Abbasid (black band), Umayyad Caliphate, Umayyad (white band), and Fatimid Caliphate, Fatimid or Rashidun Caliphate, Rashidun caliphates (green band). The red chevron represents the Hashemite dynasty, and the Arab Revolt. Features In addition to the bands and chevron, a white star with seven points is featured on the hoist side of the red chevron. The star stands for the unity of the Arab nationalism, Arab people; its seven points refer to the seven verses of Al-Fatiha. History File:Flag of Hejaz (1920).svg, First flag (1921–1928) File:Flag of the Emirate of Transjordan.svg, Second flag (1928–1939) Interpretation of the colors ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Military Aircraft Insignia
Military aircraft insignia are insignia applied to military aircraft to visually identify the nation or branch of military service to which the aircraft belong. Many insignia are in the form of a circular roundel or modified roundel; other shapes such as stars, crosses, squares, or triangles are also used. Insignia are often displayed on the sides of the fuselage, the upper and lower surfaces of the wings, as well as on the fin or rudder of an aircraft, although considerable variation can be found amongst different air arms and within specific air arms over time. History France The first use of national insignia on military aircraft was before the First World War by the French ''Aéronautique Militaire'', which mandated the application of roundels in 1912. The chosen design was the French national cockade, which consisted of a blue-white-red emblem, going outwards from centre to rim, mirroring the colours of the French flag. In addition, aircraft rudders were pain ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roundel Of Jordan
A roundel is a circular disc used as a symbol. The term is used in heraldry, but also commonly used to refer to a type of national insignia used on military aircraft, generally circular in shape and usually comprising concentric rings of different colours. Other symbols also often use round shapes. Heraldry In heraldry, a ''roundel'' is a circular charge. ''Roundels'' are among the oldest charges used in coats of arms, dating from at least the twelfth century. Roundels in British heraldry have different names depending on their tincture. Thus, while a roundel may be blazoned by its tincture, e.g., ''a roundel vert'' (literally "a roundel green"), it is more often described by a single word, in this case ''pomme'' (literally "apple", from the French) or, from the same origins, ''pomeis''—as in "Vert; on a cross Or five pomeis" (a green field with a golden/yellow cross on which are drawn five green roundels/circles). One special example of a named roundel is the fountain, dep ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mohammad Hyasat
Mohammad Fathi Hyasat (; March 14, 1975) is a brigadier general in the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) and has been serving as its commander since 2021. Known for his emphasis on modernization and joint operations, Hyasat has been pivotal in advancing the RJAF's capabilities through international partnerships, notably with the United States Air Force. His tenure includes oversight of significant procurement agreements, including for the F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70/72. Early life and education Hyasat was born on March 14, 1975, in Amman, Jordan. After completing his early education, he joined the Royal Jordanian Air Force as a cadet in 1988. He graduated from the prestigious King Hussein Air College in 1991 as a 2nd Lieutenant fighter pilot. Military career Early service Hyasat began his career in the Royal Jordanian Air Force in 1991 after completing pilot training. Initially serving as a fighter pilot, he demonstrated notable skills in aerial tactics and rapidly advan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff (Jordan)
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, previously the Chief of Staff, is the office for the head of the Jordanian Armed Forces held by a lieutenant general or higher ranking officer. Major general Yousef Huneiti is the current Chairman, who was appointed to this position on 24 July 2019. Huneiti is the first Jordanian Air Force commander to be appointed Chairman. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Arab Legion (1920–1956) Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army (1956–present) See also * Arabization of the Jordanian Army command * Military ranks of Jordan References {{Chief of military by country Arab Legion Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chairman Jordan Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and Israel and the occupied Palestinian ter ... Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chairman ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yousef Huneiti
Major General Yousef Huneiti (Arabic: يوسف الحنيطي, romanized:''Yūsuf al-Ḥunaiṭī;'' born 2 March 1959). is the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF). He was appointed to this position on 24 July 2019 by Royal Decree. Following the retirement of his predecessor, Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat. Huneiti's appointment marked a historical milestone, as he is the first officer from the Royal Jordanian Air Force to ever serve in this role, traditionally held by army commanders. Early life and education Born on 2 March 1959 in Amman, Jordan, Yousef Huneiti joined the Royal Jordanian Air Force in 1978, beginning his long-standing career in military service. Over the years, he advanced his education with various military courses and leadership programs, solidifying his expertise in military strategy, operations, and defense. Military career Huneiti's early career was largely based at King Hussein Air Base in 1978, followed by roles ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |