Croatian Air Force
| Croatian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo | |
Emblem of the Croatian Air Force | |
| Founded | 12 December 1991 |
| Country | Croatia |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 1,500 |
| Part of | Croatian Armed Forces |
| H/Q | Pleso Air Base |
| Mottos | "They Watch and Sail the Croatian Sky" |
| Anniversaries | 12 December |
| Engagements | |
| Website | vojnipilot |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier Krešimir Ražov |
| Notable commanders | General Imra Agotić, Brigadier General Rudolf Perešin |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Flag | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Bayraktar TB2 |
| Fighter | Rafale F3-R B/C |
| Attack helicopter | OH-58D, Mi-171Sh |
| Utility helicopter | Bell 206B, UH-60M |
| Trainer | Z 242L, PC-9M |
| Transport | CL-415, AT-802A/F |
The Croatian Air Force (Croatian: Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo or HRZ) is the aerial warfare branch of the Croatian Armed Forces. It is tasked primarily with safeguarding the sovereignty of Croatian airspace and providing aviation support to other branches during joint operations.
The mission of HRZ is to monitor and protect the airspace of the Republic of Croatia, participate in joint and international NATO/UN/EU-led military operations, and implement operations to provide assistance to civil institutions in the country. Today, the Croatian Air Force has 1,500 members, of which about 200 are pilots. The share of women is 13.44%. Brigadier Krešimir Ražov was appointed as the new Commander of the Croatian Air Force in October 2025.