An Illustrated Guide to the Modern Soviet Air Force

An Illustrated Guide to the Modern Soviet Air Force
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The definitive volume on the Soviet Airforce! In the early 1980s, the Soviet Air Force was comprised of half a million men divided into three main branches: Frontal Aviation, Long Range Aviation, and Military Transport Aviation. Frontal Aviation accounted for 180,000 of these troops and over 4000 tactical aircraft. Military Transport Aviation was the second largest group with 3,500 tactical aircraft and slightly more than 100,000 men. Long Range Aviation was the smallest of the major groups with only 900 aircraft and 60,000 men. The remaining 160,000 troops were assigned to the Ministry of Defense, research/development organizations, and the large Soviet training establishment. This training organization maintained some 3,500 tactical aircraft as well as a number of purpose built training aircraft. during the height of the Cold War in 1977. During this era the forces of Soviet Frontal Aviation were organized into 16 distinct air armies. Each air army was assigned to one of the 12 military districts of the Soviet Union or to one of the four regions in Eastern Europe (Hungary, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany). A Soviet air army was typically composed of several air divisions and commanded by an officer of the rank of Colonel General. The Group of Soviet Forces in Germany was an exception to this rule. This air army was heavily reinforced as it was expected to bear the brunt of any war with the West. It was made up of two separate Corps, each made up of several air divisions. This air army was commanded by an officer of the rank of Lieutenant General. A typical Frontal Aviation division is made up of three air regiments, a transport squadron, and associated maintenance units. Find out why Gunston's book was essential reading for every NATO officer at the height of the Cold War.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Arco Pub
Manufacturer Arco Pub
Binding Hardcover
EANs 9780668054966
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Arco Pub
Manufacturer	Arco Pub
Binding	Hardcover
EANs	9780668054966
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

An Illustrated Guide to the Modern Soviet Air Force

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