| Squadron | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Lennukiteeskradil | Tallinn | L-410UVP-T |
| Helikopteru Posms | Tallinn | AW139, Mi-8, Schweizer 300C |
Border Guard
Current Unit Assignments
Aircraft Not Used
by the Estonian Border Guard
This page gives details of some of the aircraft types that were offered or promised to the Estonian Border Guard but not delivered, cancelled official orders, and types have been falsely reported as being in service.
Yakovlev Yak-52
2 Yak-52 were reportedly in service from 1999, but none have been identified.
Estonian Border Guard
Operator Profile
History
Narrative Summary
The Border Guard was first formed in 1990, under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It’s main tasks are national border patrol and SAR. A National Aviation Group (Riiklik Lennusalk) was added in February 1993 with the donation of two ex-Luftwaffe L-410s by Germany. Helicopters were acquired in 1994, but some were later passed to the Air Force. In April 1997, the Riiklik Lennusalk was renamed Piirivalve Lennusalk (Border Guard Aviation Group).
Key Dates
| 1990 | Border Guard first formed | |
| February 1993 | Aviation Group established | |
| 1997 | Aviation Group renamed to current title |
Current Status
To be added.
Future Plans
No procurement plans known.
Markings
National Insignia
Current — Historical
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Estonian Border Guard aircraft carry civil registrations in the ES-Pxx series.
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
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Tallinn.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft and helicopters are based at Tallinn International Airport.
Current Unit Assignments
Table of Current Unit Assignments
Historical Unit Assignments
List of Historical Unit Assignments – to be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The main air base is Tallinn IAP.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
In addition to the main base, here are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Border Guard.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
More Information
Books
Estonian Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.
Magazines
Air International December 1998
Websites
AgustaWestland AW139
in Estonian Border Guard service
History
One AW139 ordered new from the manufacturer in November 2005, followed by a second example ordered in 2006 and a third order on 4 Dec 2008. Deliveries took place between 2007 and 2011.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES-PWA | 31069 | Aug 2007 | ||
| ES-PWB | 31144 | I-RAIU | 8 Dec 2008 | |
| ES-PWC | 15 Feb 2011 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Cessna 172
in Estonian Border Guard service
History
One Cessna 172 delivered in 2003.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES-PCO | 2003 | noted Aug 2006 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
LET L-410UVP Turbolet
in Estonian Border Guard service
History
Two L-410UVP delivered second-hand from Germany in February 1993.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES-PLW | 810726 | 1993 | noted Aug 2006 | |
| ES-PLY | 810727 | 1993 | noted Aug 2006 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Mil Mi-8 Hip
in Estonian Border Guard service
History
Four Mi-8 delivered second-hand from Germany in 1995. Three ex-Heeresflieger and one ex-Polizei.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES-FNA | 10532 | 9342 | 1995 | Mi-8S. Preserved Tartu, Aug 2006 |
| ES-FNB | 10588 | 9388 | 1995 | Mi-8TB. noted Apr 2003 |
| ED-FNC | 10579 | 9371 | 1995 | Mi-8TB. noted Muraste Aug 2006 |
| ES-FND | 10596 | D-HOXF | 1995 | Mi-8T. noted Aug 2006 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Schweizer 300C
in Estonian Border Guard service
History
One Schweizer 300C delivered by 2001.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES-PSF | 2001 | noted Aug 2006 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.