Soviet Air Force

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
SAF
Pronunciation
/ˈsoʊviˌɛt ɛr fɔrs/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Military

Examples in Context

  1. The Ilyushin Il-76 ( NATO designation Candid ) was fielded by the Soviet Air Force(SAF) in1974 as a medium range, medium payload, rough surface capable cargo aircraft.
  2. The Soviet counteroffensive had terrible consequences not only for the Romanian army, but also for the air force.

Other meanings of SAF