Torzhok (air base)

Torzhok (air base) (ICAO: XXXX, FAA LID: XXX) is a military airfield located in Torzhok, Russia.[2][3][4]

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LocationTorzhok
Coordinates57°2′46″N 35°0′13″E[1]
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has in residence the 344th Center for Combat Employment and Retraining of Personnel of Army Aviation.[5] The center operates the "Golden Eagles" combat helicopter aerobatic team. The 696th Regiment tests all current models and modifications of Russian military helicopters. The center uses Ka-50, Mi-8, Mi-24, Mi-26, and Mil Mi-28Н helicopters for training purposes.

In 2002 the center consisted of the:[5]

  • 696th Research-Instructor Helicopter Regiment (Troop Transport Helicopters) (Torzhok, Tver Oblast)
  • 92nd Research-Instructor Helicopter Squadron (Sokol, Vladimir Oblast)
  • 118th independent Helicopter Squadron (Chebenki, Orenburg Oblast) (though on 1.12.07 absorbed by the 4215th Aircraft Reserve Base)
  • 2881st Helicopter Reserve Base (Totskoye-2, Orenburg Oblast)
  • Kushalino test range (from 2005) (Military Unit: 15478)

On the territory of Torzhok there is the 344th Center for combat training and retraining of flight personnel of army aviation. It includes the 696th Instructor Test Helicopter Ny regiment. The center operates an aerobatic team on combat helicopters - "Golden Eagles", who constantly take part and show their flying skills at various air shows, including international ones, participate in the celebration of Victory Day on Red Square in Moscow. The regiment carries out tests of all modern models and modifications of the Russian military helicopter technology. For training and combat use, the regiment has helicopters Ka-52, Ka-50, Mi-28N, Mi-26, Mi-24, Mi-8.

On the territory of the Center there is a helicopter museum. Tours are organized by prior agreement with the leadership of the military unit.

Every year, the Center hosts an "Open Day" for residents and guests of the city.



References
  1. "Torzhok Air Base - Wikimapia". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  2. "Torzhok". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  3. "The 344th Army Aviation Centre of aircrews combat training and transition (Torzhok, Tver' Oblast) : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation". Eng.mil.ru. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
  4. Publications, Usa International Business (7 February 2007). "Russia Air Force Handbook". Int'l Business Publications. Retrieved 26 January 2019 – via Google Books.
  5. "344th Center for Combat Employment and Retraining of Personnel AA". Ww2.dk. Retrieved 2019-01-26.



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