Key Takeaways
- Venezuela’s air force likely remained grounded during the US raid.
- The fleet has limited capabilities and few pilots with advanced training.
- Some assets may be airworthy, but their numbers are unclear.
While the US Military Grabbed Maduro, Where Was Venezuela's Air Force?
US Raid on Venezuela Raises Questions About Aerial Capabilities
The US military launched an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with limited ground-to-air fire but no aerial resistance. Experts suggest that Venezuela’s air force was taken by surprise and prioritized withdrawal and dispersion of its assets. The fleet is made up of a mix of aircraft from Moscow to Beijing to the US, but has limited capabilities and few pilots with advanced training.
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