Torzhok | |||||||||
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Torzhok, Tver Oblast in Russia | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 57°02′37″N 35°00′11″E / 57.04361°N 35.00306°E | ||||||||
Type | Air Base | ||||||||
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Owner | Ministry of Defence | ||||||||
Operator | Russian Aerospace Forces | ||||||||
Site history | |||||||||
In use | 2002 - present | ||||||||
Airfield information | |||||||||
Identifiers | ICAO: XUET (UUET) | ||||||||
Elevation | 169 metres (554 ft) AMSL | ||||||||
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Torzhok (air base) ( ICAO: XXXX, FAA LID: XXX) is a military airfield located in Torzhok, Russia. [1] [2] [3]
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]
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.
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Torzhok | |||||||||
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Torzhok, Tver Oblast in Russia | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 57°02′37″N 35°00′11″E / 57.04361°N 35.00306°E | ||||||||
Type | Air Base | ||||||||
Site information | |||||||||
Owner | Ministry of Defence | ||||||||
Operator | Russian Aerospace Forces | ||||||||
Site history | |||||||||
In use | 2002 - present | ||||||||
Airfield information | |||||||||
Identifiers | ICAO: XUET (UUET) | ||||||||
Elevation | 169 metres (554 ft) AMSL | ||||||||
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Torzhok (air base) ( ICAO: XXXX, FAA LID: XXX) is a military airfield located in Torzhok, Russia. [1] [2] [3]
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]
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.
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has generic name (
help)