Conflict archive

Somali Rebellion Weapons and Equipment

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

This archive tracks weapon systems directly documented in Somali Rebellion use.

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

1 weapon systems

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Status: Published archive

Shenyang J-5/J-6, Jet fighter family, Aircraft & UAVs

Aircraft & UAVsShenyang J-5/J-6Jet fighter familySide: SomaliaRole: Fighter and ground-attack aircraftBuilt: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation / ChinaShenyang J-5/J-6 covers the Chinese-built MiG-17 and MiG-19 fighter families. The J-5 served as a single-seat interceptor, while the J-6 became a twin-engine fighter with heavy cannon armament and wide export service across Asia and Africa.