German Army Aviation Corps
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The German Army Aviation Corps[1] (German: Heeresfliegertruppe) is a special unit within the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The German Army Aviation Corps is a branch of the German Army (Heer), containing all its helicopter units. The German Air Force and the German Navy both also have their own helicopter units.
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Quick Facts Army Aviation Corps, Active ...
Army Aviation Corps | |
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Heeresflieger | |
Active | 1957–present |
Country | Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Army aviation |
Role | Tactical Air Transport, Close Air Support, Reconnaissance, Liaison, Disaster Relief |
Size | 3 regiments, 1 independent squadrons, 1 school |
Motto(s) | Forward! Nach vorn! |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier General Volker Bauersachs |
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Aircraft flown | |
Attack | Tiger |
Patrol | H145 |
Trainer | H135 |
Transport | NH90 |
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