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Armies of the world. Benin

Population: 6 222 thousand people. The military budget is 41 million dollars (2001). The regular forces are 4 750 people. Militarized formations: gendarmerie - 2 500 people. Recruitment for the army - draft. Hitch - 18 months. Mobilization resources - 1,4 million people, including 698 thousand able-bodied men.

Land forces: 4 500 people, 6 battalions (3 infantry, commando, engineers, tank battalions), 1artillery battery.

Arms: 20 tanks PT-76, 33 armoured reconnaissance vehicles, 16 105 mm towed howitzers, 89 mm recoilless guns, 81 mm mortars.

Air force: 150 people, combat helicopters and war-planes are not available. Planes and helicopters: 2 An-26, 2 C-47, Commander-500B, 2 Do-128, Boeing 707-320, F.28, DHC-6, 2 AS-350B, SE-3130.

Naval forces: over 100 people, 1 patrol boat.





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