In the War, the two main mission of the Portuguese Air Force was the strategic one and the tactical one.

The Portuguese Air Force is structured in three decision levels:

The order of battle of the Portuguese Air Force is as follows:

Portuguese Air Force - 24 delivered 1974-1976.

Portuguese Air Force - 16 in service (2010)

Portuguese Air Force received 12 aircraft in 1977.

Portuguese Air Force - One aircraft only.

In 1953, with the creation of the Portuguese Air Force the previous year, the base is transferred to that branch.

Production of the Do 27A-4 for Portuguese Air Force, 16 built.

Similar to K-1 with minor modifications for Portuguese Air Force, 14 built.