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4 unusual facts about Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Armed Forces


CPAF

Cambodian People's Armed Forces; the official name of the Cambodian pro-Hanoi "Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Armed Forces" (KPRAF) during the transitional times that led to the restoration of the monarchy (1989 - 1993)

Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Armed Forces

The delivery or order of Mi-8/"Hip" transport helicopters was also reported, but not verified, as of late 1987.

Armaments consisted of small arms of Soviet origin, including the AKM (updated version of the AK-47) assault rifle and various crew-served weapons, including towed medium howitzers, and air-defense weapons in several calibers.

Thai sources reported that about 40 MiG-21/"Fishbed" fighter aircraft were either on order or already in the inventory.



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