Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Сухопутні Війська ЗСУ |
| English Title: |
| Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Abbreviation: |
| SVZ |
| First Established: |
| 1991 |
| ICAO Code: |
| ? |
| Country: |
| Ukraine |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
To be added.
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Key Dates
| 24 August 1991 | Ukraine takes control of all former Soviet military units on its territory. | |
| 12 December 1991 | Armed Forces of Ukraine formed from three former Soviet military districts. | |
| 23 May 1996 | Ukrainian Ground Forces established as a separate armed service. |
Current Status
Army aircraft are fully operational.
Future Plans
None known.
Markings
National Insignia
Ukrainian Army National Markings
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Serial numbers consist of a two-digit number in yellow, over the range 01 to 99. All current serials are in yellow, but red, white and black were also used in the early days.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ | 30 | 30 | 0 | Utility |
| Mil Mi-9 ‘Hip’ | 2 | 2 | 0 | Transport |
| Mil Mi-17 ‘Hip’ | 0 | 0 | 13 | Utility |
| Mil Mi-24/35 ‘Hind’ | 40 | 34 | 0 | Attack |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mil Mi-2 ‘Hoplite’ | ? | ? | USSR | |
| Mil Mi-8 ‘Hip’ | 30 | ? | current | USSR |
| Mil Mi-9 ‘Hip’ | 2 | ? | current | USSR |
| Mil Mi-24 ‘Hind’ | 40 | ? | current | USSR |
| Mil Mi-26 ‘Halo’ | 19 | ? | 1999 | USSR |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
To be added.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kiev.
Organisational Structure
Army Aviation now comprises two Army Aviation Regiments, a third regiment having been disbanded recently.
Current Order of Battle
| Unit | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Army Aviation Regiment | Mi-8, Mi-24 | Kalyniv |
| 7th Army Aviation Regiment | Mi-8, Mi-24 | Brody |
Historical Order of Battle
To be added
All-Time Flying Units List
3rd Army Aviation Regiment
7th Army Aviation Regiment
11th Army Aviation Regiment
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The main bases are Kalyniv and Brody.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
The former air base at Kherson/Chornobaivka Airport is no longer used by Army Aviation.
More Information
Books
European Air Forces Directory 2012/13 (Ian Carroll)
Magazines
To be added
Websites
wikipedia: Ukrainian Ground Forces
Army Aviation Official Website