Torzhok (air base)

Torzhok (air base) (ICAO: XXXX, FAA LID: XXX) is a military airfield located in Torzhok, Russia.[1][2][3]

Torzhok
Torzhok, Tver Oblast in Russia
Torzhok is located in Tver Oblast
Torzhok
Torzhok
Shown within Tver Oblast
Torzhok is located in Russia
Torzhok
Torzhok
Torzhok (Russia)
Coordinates57°02′37″N 35°00′11″E
TypeAir Base
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorRussian Aerospace Forces
Site history
In use2002 - present
Airfield information
IdentifiersICAO: XUET (UUET)
Elevation169 metres (554 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
17L/35R 500 metres (1,640 ft) Concrete
17R/35L 500 metres (1,640 ft) Concrete

The base is home to the 696th Instructor Test Helicopter Regiment and the Aerobatic Team - Eagles, both as part of the 344th Centre for Combat use and Retraining of Flight Personnel of Army Aviation.[4]

It 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:[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)

The Center has 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". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  2. "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.
  3. Publications, Usa International Business (7 February 2007). Russia Air Force Handbook. Int'l Business Publications. ISBN 9781433041150. Retrieved 26 January 2019 – via Google Books. {{cite book}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  4. "Russian Air Force - Torzhok (UUET)". Scramble.nl. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  5. "344th Center for Combat Employment and Retraining of Personnel AA". Ww2.dk. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
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