Swedish Coast Guard
Key Facts
| Current Title: | Kustbevakningen |
| English Title: | Swedish Coast Guard Aviation |
| Abbreviation: | KBV |
History
Narrative Summary
The Swedish Coast Guard was originally formed as an anti-smuggling force, but after WW2 gained new responsibilities such as enforcing maritime regulations and the monitoring of sea traffic. From 1971 the Coast Guard also became responsible for fighting sea pollution and in 1978 for regulating sea fishing. To help with these additional tasks, an Flight Command was established in 1976 – initially with a pair of Reims-built Cessna Super Skymasters. In 1986 three CASA Aviocars took over the flying tasks, equipped with a comprehensive array of sensors and recording equipment.
Key Dates
| 1 July 1976 | Coast Guard Aviation Unit first formed. |
Current Status
Main responsibilities of the KVB comprise maritime surveillance and maritime pollution detection.
Future Plans
No procurement plans known.
Markings
National Insignia
National markings are not carried. The aircraft operate with civil registrations, but carry KUSTBEVAKNINGEN/COAST GUARD service titles.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All Coast Guard aircraft and helicopters carry civil aircraft registrations. The CASA and Q300 aircraft also carry 3-digit ‘fleet numbers’ in the 5xx series.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d |
Total Now |
Role | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier DHC-8-Q300 | 3* | 1 | SAR/Patrol | Canada |
| CASA 212-200 Aviocar | 3 | 2 | SAR/Patrol | Spain |
* on order.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier DHC-8-Q300 | 3* | 2008 | current | Canada |
| CASA 212-200 Aviocar | 3 | 1986 | current | Spain |
| Cessna 337 Super Skymaster | 2 | 1976 | 1994? | France |
| Cessna 402C | 1 | 1979 | 1991 | USA |
| Cessna 404 Titan | 1 | 1983 | 1995 | USA |
* on order.
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Karlskrona.
Organisational Structure
The Swedish Coast Guard is organised into a headquarters and four regional commands: North, East, South and West. There is also a separate flight command.
Current Unit Assignments
| Unit | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Command | ||
| - | CASA 212, Q300 | Skavsta Airport |
Historical Unit Assignments
To be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The main bases is Skavsta Airport, Nyköping.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
To be added
Websites
Tags: Coast Guard, Sweden
Government, Home | admin | Posted 
14 July 2011 9:28 am | Last Updated 14 July 2011 9:34 am |
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