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Armies of the world. Congo (The Democratic Republic)

Population: 53 297 million people. The military budget is 400 million dollars (2000). The regular forces are 81 400 people. Recruitment for the army is voluntary. Mobilization resources - 11.9 million people, including 5,8 million able-bodied men.

Land forces: about 79000 people, 13 brigades (10 infantry, protection of the president, commandos, 1 motorized infantry brigade).

Arms: up to 60 tanks T-59, 140 armoured reconnaissance vehicles, 84 armored troop carriers, more than 100 75, 85, 122 and 130 mm towed ordnance, 36 MLRS (107 and 122 mm), more than 50 mortars, portable surface-to-air missile systems Strela-2, over 60 antiaircraft emplacements (14, 25, 37 and 40 mm).

Air force: about 1 500 people. Planes and helicopters: 4 Su-25, up to 10 Mi-24.

Naval forces: about 900 people. Ships are not available.





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