The day of the creation of the Russian army aviation is a memorable date, which is celebrated in honor of the day of the formation of the first aviation unit, which includes helicopter machines.
History of the Day of Creation of Army Aviation
The day of the creation of army aviation in the Russian Federation is traditionally considered the day when a special unit was formed within the army of the then Soviet Union - a helicopter aviation squadron, created on the basis of a military unit based in the city of Serpukhov, Moscow region. This happened on October 28, 1948, and since then this day has been considered the date of the creation of military aviation.
The main unit used in the army aviation was helicopters. Initially, they were used to perform non-combat missions related to the material support of other combat arms, reconnaissance missions, and the organization of communications between military units. However, later they began to be actively used as full-fledged combat units, taking an active part in military operations in Afghanistan and other "hot spots".
Army aviation today
At present, in the absence of large-scale military campaigns, the main task of military aviation is to ensure the effectiveness of training activities for various types of troops during exercises and maneuvers. Today, army aviation is an integral part of the air force of the Russian Federation, but it has been in this status only since 2003. Prior to that, she had been part of the ground forces for some time.
The backbone of Russian military aviation is still helicopter machines. To date, the military aviation fleet is formed by eight main models of helicopters, including combat vehicles Ka-52, Mi-24, Mi-8, Mi-28N, Mi-26 and others, which are designed to carry out transport, combat, supporting and other functions. However. Within the framework of the reform of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in the coming years, it is planned to significantly modernize the technological base of various combat arms, including transport aviation. Thus, it is planned that by 2020 the military aviation fleet will be replenished with six more models of helicopters, which will significantly expand the capabilities and functionality of this military unit.
Service in the ranks of the army aviation is one of the most honorable and prestigious types of military service. And on October 28, the day of the creation of the first aviation unit, it is customary to celebrate the corresponding professional holiday - Army Aviation Day. In 2013, Russian Army Aviation celebrated its 65th anniversary.
