Conflict catalog

1978 Somali Rebellion: Weapons and Equipment

Armed opposition to Siad Barre that led to the collapse of the Somali Democratic Republic.

This catalog tracks weapon systems directly documented in 1978 Somali Rebellion use.

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

1 weapon systems

Conflict Actors

Somalia / Somali rebel groups

Somalia

1 weapon system in this catalog
  • Somalia

Somali rebel groups

0 weapon systems in this catalog
  • Somali rebel groups

Context

Status
Published catalog

Weapons

1978 Somali Rebellion Weapon Systems

Category

Aircraft & UAVs

Crewed aircraft, drones, and loitering munitions.

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Shenyang J-5/J-6, Jet fighter family, Aircraft & UAVsAircraft & UAVsShenyang J-5/J-6Jet fighter familySide: SomaliaRole: Fighter and ground-attack aircraftBuilt: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation / Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group / Nanchang Aircraft Company / ChinaShenyang J-5/J-6 covers two Chinese-built fighter lines derived from Soviet designs: the J-5/F-5 from the MiG-17 and the J-6/F-6 from the MiG-19. The J-5 gave China a mass-produced jet fighter, while the J-6 became a supersonic export family used for air defense, training, reconnaissance, and tactical attack.