| Ukrainian Naval Aviation Морська Авіація | |
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| Founded | April 5, 1992 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Navy |
| Type | Aviation |
| Role | Fleet reconnaissance, patrolling coasts for enemy ships and submarines |
| Size | 2,500 |
| Garrison/HQ | Ochakiv Mykolaiv Oblast Ukraine |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel | Oleh Zahurskyi |
| Insignia | |
| Ukrainian Navy Ensign |
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| Roundel |
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| Fin flash |
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| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | Be-12 |
| Patrol | Ka-27 |
| Trainer | An-2 |
| Transport | An-12, An-24, An-26, Mi-8, Mi-14PL |
The Ukrainian Naval Aviation (Ukrainian: Морська Авіація, Morska Aviatsiya) is a component of the Ukrainian Navy.
During the breakup of the Soviet Union, significant portions of the Soviet Naval Aviation were based in Ukraine, which were intended to support the Black Sea Fleet. These forces included the 2nd Guards Maritime Missile Aviation Division (Gvardeyskoye, Crimean Oblast), with three regiments of maritime attack Tu-22M2s (5th, 124th at Gvardeskoye, Crimean Oblast and the 943rd at Oktyabrskoye?), and the 30th independent Maritime Reconnaissance Aviation Regiment (Saki-Novofedorovka, Crimean Oblast) of Tu-22Ps.[1]
In the second half of 1997, when Ukraine and Russia finally agreed on how to split the Black Fleet, Ukraine received 12 planes and 30 helicopters, including Su-33s[Clarification needed] and some Su-25UTG [2]
Organization[]
All of the aircraft are organized into 1 Naval Aviation brigade:[3]
- Fixed Wing Squadron
- Rotary-Wing Squadron
One of the Kamov Ka-27 helicopters is stationed on the Hetman Sahaidachnyi (a Krivak III-class frigate). The frigate can however carry a maximum of two helicopters.
Commanders[]
- Colonel Yuriy Moskal'ov - Commander[4]
- Colonel Anatoliy Buh - 2nd Commander of the Aviation brigade[5]
- Colonel Oleh Zahurskyi- 3rd Commander of the Aviation Brigade[6]
Aircraft inventory[]
A Ukrainian Naval Aviation Ka-27 preparing for take off from the USS Taylor
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonov An-2 Colt |  Soviet Union
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Transport | An-2 | 1 | |
| Antonov An-12 Cub | Soviet Union
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Transport | An-12 | 0 | |
| Antonov An-24 Coke | Soviet Union
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Transport | An-24 | 1 | |
| Antonov An-26 Curl | Soviet Union
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Transport | An-26 | 2 | |
| Beriev Be-12 Mail | Soviet Union
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Amphibious anti-submarine / patrol aircraft. | Be-12 | 4 | |
| Kamov Ka-27 Helix | Soviet Union
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anti-submarine/SAR Helicopter | Ka-27PL/PS | 16 | |
| Kamov Ka-29 | Soviet Union
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Assault transport helicopter | Ka-29 | 16 | |
| Mil Mi-8 Hip | Soviet Union
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Transport Helicopter | Mi-8 | 8 | |
| Mil Mi-14 Haze | Soviet Union
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Amphibious anti-submarine Helicopter | Mi-14PL | 14 |
References[]
- ↑ «Aviation and Time". 1996, № 5, page 35, and Michael Holm, Red Banner Black Sea Fleet, accessed December 2012.
- ↑ Новини Управління Прес-служби МО
- ↑ Урядовий портал :: Новини центральних органів влади
- ↑ газета ''Флот України''::Головна сторiнка - Анонси
- ↑ Новини Управління Прес-служби МО
- ↑ Air Forces Monthly, January 2009, "On the Black Sea" pgs 38-40
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