3rd Army Aviation Regiment (Ukraine)
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| 3rd Army Aviation Regiment 3 окремий полк армійської авіації |
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 Patch of the 3rd Army Aviation Regiment |
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| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Army Aviation |
| Role | Intercepting slow moving aerial targets, rescue, transporting high ranking army officials |
| Size | 700 (2004) |
| Part of | 8th Army Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Brody Lviv Oblast Ukraine |
| Engagements | Soviet war in Afghanistan |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mi-24 |
| Transport | Mi-8 |
The 3rd Army Aviation Regiment is an army aviation formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The regiment is part of the 8th Army Corps.
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[edit] History
The regiment began its service as the 119th Separate Helicopter Regiment of the 13th Army. Later the Regiment was transferred to the 38th Army Corps[1]. On August 26, 2004 the Regiment was reformed into a Brigade. In 2005 the Brigade was transferred to the 8th Army Corps.
[edit] Structure
In 2004 Brigade consisted of 2 Squadron's flying Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters.
[edit] Equipment
[edit] References
- http://www.vu.mil.gov.ua/index.php?part=article&id=543
- International Air Power Review #15
