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| Unit | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
|
Grupo de Escuadrones (ESCAN) |
Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo | |
| Escuadrón Antisubmarino y Exploración | King Air | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo |
| Escuadrón de Apoyo Táctico | T-28S | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo |
| Escuadrón de Apoyo Logistico | Wessex, PA-34, Cessna 182 | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo |
| Escuela de Aviación Naval | T-34C | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo |
| Mantenimiento General de la Aviación Naval (MAGAN) | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo | |
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| Unit | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
|
Grupo de Escuadrones (ESCAN) |
Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo | |
| Escuadrón Antisubmarino y Exploración | S-2A | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo |
| Escuadrón de Apoyo Logistico | Bell 47G, CH-34J | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo |
| Escuela de Aviación Naval | SNJ-4, TC-45H/J | Laguna del Sauce/BAEN Curbelo |
This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by Uruguayan Naval Aviation since its formation:
Main Marking Fin Flash
1930-Present
The main marking is displayed in 6 positions (ie above and below each wing) of aircraft and on each side of the fuselage. The fin flash is displayed on the rudder. The serial number is displayed on the fuselage of aircraft and sometimes also on the rudder.
From 1951 the main marking and the anchor are usually displayed in 4 positions (ie above and below each wing) of aircraft. The fin flash is displayed on the rudder. The serial number and the inscription "AVIACIÓN NAVAL" are displayed on the fuselage of aircraft and helicopters and sometimes the serial number also on the rudder.
From 1955 the main marking and the anchor are usually displayed in 4 positions (ie above and below each wing) of aircraft. The fin flash is displayed on the rudder. The serial number and the inscription "ARMADA" are displayed on the fuselage of aircraft and helicopters and sometimes the serial number also on the rudder.
Ownership
Operator: Uruguayan Naval Aviation.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S xx° 14′ 23.00″ | W 0zz° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N xx.239722° | E zz.519167° |
Elevation: ww m/492 ft
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History
Name Changes
| Rio Santa Lucia | 1930 – 1934 |
Float planes base from 1930 till 1934.
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
None – floatplane base.
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Uruguayan Navy Aviation
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
To be added
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Ownership
Operator: Uruguayan Naval Aviation.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S xx° 14′ 23.00″ | W 0zz° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N xx.239722° | E zz.519167° |
Elevation: ww m/492 ft
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History
Name Changes
| Bay of Montevideo | 1930 – 1934 |
HQ of Naval Aviation from 1930 till 1934.
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 0?/?? | xx | xx | xx | xx | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Uruguayan Navy Aviation
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
To be added
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Ownership
Operator: Uruguayan Naval Aviation.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S xx° 14′ 23.00″ | W 0zz° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N xx.239722° | E zz.519167° |
Elevation: www m/492 ft
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History
Name Changes
| Aerodrome Auxiliar Costa Azul | ?? – ?? |
No information available.
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 0?/?? | x | x | x | x | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Uruguayan Navy Aviation
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
To be added
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Ownership
Operator: Uruguayan Naval Aviation.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S xx° 14′ 23.00″ | W 0zz° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N xx.239722° | E zz.519167° |
Elevation: 28 m/95 ft
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History
Name Changes
| Base Aeronaval No.2 Cap. Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo | 1947 – Present |
The base became operational on 10.9.1947. Today all aircraft and helicopter of the ANU operate from this base.
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 01/19 | 1600 | 5249 | 38 | 125 | Paved |
| 08/26 | 2133 | 6998 | 45 | 148 | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Uruguayan Navy Aviation
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
To be added.
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Ownership
Operator: Uruguayan Naval Aviation.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S yy° 14′ 23.00″ | W 0zz° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N yy.239722° | E zz.519167° |
Elevation: 150 m/492 ft
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History
Name Changes
| Base Aeronaval No.1 Isla Libertad | 1934 – 1950 |
The base became operational on 12.6.1934 and was operational until 1950.
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 0?/?? | x | x | x | x | x |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Uruguayan Navy Aviation
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
To be added.
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
History
Narrative Summary
The service was formed as Servicio de Aeronáutica de la Armada on 7.2.1925 but received its first aircraft, two CANT 18 and one CANT 21, only on 24.9.1930. On 12.6.1934 Base Aeronaval No.1 Isla Libertad in the Bay of Montevideo became operational. In 1942 the service received some Sikorsky OS2U-3 Kingfisher and Fairchild PT-23A training aircraft from the United States in return for base facilities. In 1947 Base Aeronaval No.2 Cap. Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo at Laguna del Sauce became operational. From 1949 till 1957 large quantities of Grumman Avenger, Grumman Hellcat and Martin Mariner were delivered to the Aviación Naval, as the service is known from 1951 on. The name was changed another time in 1955, when the Naval Aviation got its present name.
In the mid-1960s most of the operational aircraft reached the end of their economic life and it was only from 1965 on, when the ANU received Grumman S-2A Tracker and Sikorsky CH-34J. During the next years the service got only small quantities of aircraft and helicopters. Today the ANU is a small command with a Grupo de Escuadrones of two operational squadrons and one training school, which got a big boost in 2006, when they received six MBB Bo-105M from Germany.
Key Dates
| 7 February 1925 | Servicio de Aeronáutica de la Armada was formed. | |
| 24 September 1930 | Servicio de Aeronáutica de la Armada received its first aircraft. | |
| 12 June 1934 | Base Aeronaval No.1 Isla Libertad became operational. | |
| 10 September 1947 | Base Aeronaval No.2 Cap. Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo at Laguna del Sauce became operational. | |
| 1951 | The service was renamed Aviación Naval. | |
| 1955 | Aviación Naval Uruguaya became operational. |
Current Status
The aircraft of the Naval Aviation are fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
From 1930 aircraft serials began with number 1 and were used in chronological order as aircraft arrived in the Naval Aviation. From 1942 prefixes for identification were used, e.g. OP (Observación y Patrulla), SG (Servicios y Generales). From 1955 the prefix A (Armada) followed by three digits was used. The A was dropped at a later date.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Base Aeronaval No.2 "Capitán Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo", Laguna del Sauce
Organisational Structure
Today the ANU is a small command with a Grupo de Escuadrones (ESCAN) of two operational squadrons and one training school.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
Historical Order of Battle (as at 1947)
Historical Order of Battle (as at 1957)
Historical Order of Battle (as at 1977)
Historical Order of Battle (as at 1997)
All-Time Flying Units List
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The Uruguay Naval Aviation currently operates one mayor airbase.
Military Air Bases Listing
All-Time Air Bases Used List
Aircraft-Carrying Ships
To be added.
More Information
Books
Armed Forces of Latin America (Adrian English)
Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
Latin American Air Wars and Aircraft 1912-1969 (Dan Hagedorn)
Aircraft of the Chaco War 1928-1935 (Dan Hagedorn / Antonio L. Sapienza)
Air Arsenal North America (Phil Butler)
Magazines
World Air Power Journal No.31 p. 154-157
Websites
Aviación Naval Uruguaya
Scramble: Uruguay Air Arms
Memorias del Tiempo del Vuelo