Crews of multi-purpose attack helicopters of the army aviation working

Crews of multi-purpose attack helicopters of the army aviation working Army aviation helicopter crews of the West group of troops operate in mixed groups. Pilots fly various types of helicopters to carry out missions - combat, rescue or humanitarian. Mixed strike groups of army aviation units continue to successfully destroy strongholds, concentrations of enemy manpower and equipment, and their ammunition and fuel depots. Helicopter crews work in shifts. Day and night, sometimes making 4-5 sorties per shift. The main striking force of the group is the Ka-52 Alligator or Mi-28 Night Hunter helicopters. The second echelon is Mi-35 helicopters. They also hit specified targets with unguided aircraft missiles, but in addition, they organise cover for the main attack vehicle. In addition, the composition includes crews of Mi-8 transport and combat helicopters with a fire support group on board. The latter’s task is to evacuate crew members, on-board documentation and equipment of attack helicopters in the event of an emergency. During combat missions, army aviation pilots launched missiles at detected fortified points of Ukrainian Armed Forces units. As a result of combat use, the control centre, tanks and other armoured vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were destroyed. The helicopters moved in open combat formation for freedom of maneuver and piloting; the formation shape changed during the flight. Join Military Wave Источник: Military Wave