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Chadian–LibyanWar

1978–1987

1978–1987 series of military campaigns

OUTCOME
DECISIVE VICTORY A
Era
1978–1987
SIDES
8
⚔ WAR INTERSTATE WAR

Chadian–LibyanWar

Chad United States United Kingdom
VS
Libya Islamic Legion Geoffrey Leslie Simons Libya Egypt France People's Republic of China Sudan
Start: 01.01.1978 End: 01.01.1987 Duration: 9 years 2 days Participants: 8 countries Weapons: 5 systems
Overview
Sides
Battles & Operations
Weapons
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Chadian–Libyan War
Date
1978–1987
Type
interstate war
Battles & Operations
7 records
Duration
9 years 2 days
Participants
Chad United States United Kingdom Libya Egypt France +2
Weapon System
5
Outcome
decisive victory a
02 / Sides
Belligerents 8 participants
Chad Chad Primary United States United States Primary United Kingdom United Kingdom Primary
VS
Libya Islamic Legion Geoffrey Leslie Simons
Libya Libya Primary Egypt Egypt Primary France France Primary People's Republic of China People's Republic of China Primary Sudan Sudan Primary
03 / Battles & Operations · 7 records
Battle Second Battle of N'Djamena 1980 Battle Operation Manta 1983–1984 Battle Toyota War 1986–1987 Battle Operation Épervier 1986–2014 Battle Battle of Fada 1987 Battle Battle of Aouzou 1987 Battle Battle of Maaten al-Sarra 1987 decisive victory a
04 / Weapons & Equipment · 5 systems
WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
ORIGIN · COUNTRY
Russia
1 %20
Brazil
1 %20
France
1 %20
Italy
1 %20
United States
1 %20
ORIGIN · COMPANY
Tula Arms Plant
1 %20
Raytheon
1 %20
Engesa
1 %20
OTO Melara
1 %20
Total 5 distinct systems
Avg. Equipment Age 18 years all equipment
SIDE A 15 years avg. age
Libya Islamic Legion Geoffrey Leslie Simons 40 years avg. age
MOST EXPENSIVE $500 K · 1980 EE-9 Cascavel BR
Weapons & Equipment5systems
Country
CATEGORY

Each system appears only once in the list.

1DShKHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)67MASS2Modèle 1951 helmetHelmets65MASS3PalmariaSelf-Propelled Artillery64MASS4EE-9 Cascavel BRRecon Vehicles58MASS5MIM-23 HawkMedium-Range SAM54MASS
1EE-9 Cascavel BRRecon Vehicles$500 K19802DShKHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)$2 K2012
05 / Outcomes
Outcome & Human Cost
🏆Decisive Victory — Side A
Side / CountryMilitaryCivilianDisplaced
Chad65——
Libya1,000——
FIRST DEFENSE DEALS AFTER WAR 20 deals
Year Weapon / Product Seller Buyer Type Value
1988 Peacock-class corvette United Kingdom Ireland second-hand —
1988 MO-120-RT France Mexico new-build —
1988 Type 021-class missile boat People's Republic of China Bangladesh new-build —
1988 Type 025 People's Republic of China Bangladesh new-build —
1989 ASLAV United States Australia second-hand —
1989 Barrett M82 United States Sweden new-build —
1989 Barrett M82 United States Ireland smuggling —
1990 Atalef United States Argentina new-build —
1990 Barrett M82 United States United States new-build —
1990 Vickers Main Battle Tank Mark 3 United Kingdom Nigeria new-build $282 Mn
1990 Vickers MBT United Kingdom Nigeria new-build $451 Mn
1990 FV601 Saladin United Kingdom Mauritania second-hand —
1990 Saxon United Kingdom United Kingdom new-build —
1990 Marksman anti-aircraft system United Kingdom Finland new-build —
1990 Fahd Egypt Mali new-build —
1990 Al Riyadh-class frigate France Saudi Arabia new-build —
1990 TRF1 France Saudi Arabia new-build —
1990 MO-120-RT France Cyprus new-build —
1990 MO-120-RT France Japan new-build —
1990 MO-120-RT France Saudi Arabia new-build —
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature