The beginning of the 90s indicated a turning point for many former Warsaw Pact Air Forces including Hungary. The cold war period ended and the country changed to a democracy. This had major impact on the Defence organisation, including the Air Force. Less threat and reducing budgets resulted in a decreasing Air Force inventory. This reorganiation was visible on the aircraft on 31 March 1991, when they received a a new national insignia, an arrow head chevron, in the national colours. This picture was taken in 1990, and still has the old roundel.

The MiG-21 was the major jet fighter of the Hungarian Air Force. The first MiG-21s (MF) were delivered in 1972. In 1990 five squadrons, equipped with 10 single seaters (bis or MF) and 2 duals, were operational with this type.

The first Mi-24 were delivered at the beginning of the 80s. 2 different versions are used by the Air Force (the Mi-24D and Mi-24V), and they are assaigned to 1 and 2nd Combat Helicopter Squadron at Szentkiralyszabadja.
 
 
 
 
 

Beside the helicopters,  the An-26 is the main transport plane. 40 were supplied by the Soviets in 1972 and the few remaining are still in use. Although they need replacement already for years, there are no fundings for purchasing new transport aircraft..

 
Most of the Mi-8 and Mi-17's can be fitted with rocket pods to serve the assault role. The first Mi-8's came in service in 1968, and replaced the Mi-4. The rocket pods are seldom carried, but this Mi-17 is equiped with this weapon.