Conflict catalog

1977 Ogaden War: Weapons and Equipment

War between Ethiopia and Somalia over the Ogaden region. This catalog is present because import workflows supplied source-backed Ethiopian F-5 combat-use evidence.

The 1977 Ogaden War was fought between Ethiopia and Somalia after Somali forces entered Ethiopia's Ogaden region, with air combat and ground operations shaping the campaign.

This catalog tracks weapon systems directly documented in 1977 Ogaden War use.

Entries should be limited to systems with direct conflict-use sourcing.

2 weapon systems

Conflict Actors

Ethiopia / Somalia

Ethiopia

2 weapon systems in this catalog

Somalia

0 weapon systems in this catalog
  • Somalia

Context

Status
Published catalog
Domains
land, air

Weapons

1977 Ogaden War Weapon Systems

Category

Aircraft & UAVs

Crewed aircraft, drones, and loitering munitions.

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Mi-24/Mi-35, Attack helicopter and armed assault transport, Aircraft & UAVsAircraft & UAVsMi-24/Mi-35Attack helicopter and armed assault transportSide: EthiopiaRole: First combat use and close air supportBuilt: Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant / Rostvertol / Soviet Union / RussiaThe Mi-24/Mi-35 Hind family combines an armored attack helicopter with a small troop compartment, letting operators use one airframe for close air support, anti-armor fires, armed escort, and limited assault transport. The Mi-35M branch is a Rostvertol-built modern combat-transport line, while older and upgraded Mi-24/Mi-35 aircraft remain documented in Ukraine, Syria, Mali, Iraq, Myanmar, and other conflicts.
Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger II, Supersonic light fighter aircraft, Aircraft & UAVsAircraft & UAVsNorthrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger IISupersonic light fighter aircraftSide: EthiopiaRole: Air combat and attack aircraftBuilt: Northrop Corporation / United StatesThe Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger II is a lightweight supersonic fighter family developed by Northrop for export customers, low operating cost, and easy support. The later F-5E/F Tiger II and F-5N/F adversary aircraft kept the design relevant through radar, structural, avionics, and training-role upgrades, while combat use spans Vietnam, Iran, Yemen, North Africa, and other source-limited air-war records.