World Air Forces

Brazil

Army Aviation

Title:

Aviação do Exercito Brasileiro (Brazilian Army Aviation) 

Brief History:

Army Aviation became an independent service only in 1985, when a decision was made to establish up to seven aviation bataillons. During the last years the Army Aviation got adequate numbers of helicopters to raise four aviation squadrons.

National Markings:

Main Marking	Fin Flash
The main marking is displayed in 6 positions (ie above and below each wing, and on each side of the fuselage) on aircraft - but on fuselage sides only on helicopters. The fin flash is displayed on the tailfin.

Main Headquarters:

Santa Maria / Rio Grande do Sul

Current Aircraft Inventory:

Current service types

Organisation:

Today the Army Aviation consists of two Aviation Brigades with four helicopter squadrons.

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