Russian
Navy Naval Aviation Units in Major ASW Training with Tu-142, Be-12,
Il-38 and Ka-27
Russian
Navy Naval Aviation Crews from all over Russia gathered at the Northern
Fleet base in Severomorsk for a major anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise.
For the first time ASW aircraft have arrived at the airfields of the
Northern Fleet. Tu-142 (Pacific Fleet) and Be-12 (Black Sea Fleet) have
arrived jointly with maintenance specialists.
The Tu-142MZ (NATO Designation Bear-F Mod 4) is the latest variant of
the Tu-142 series. It was in production until 1994. Picture: US Navy
The
training is attended by the leadership of the naval aviation of the
Northern Fleet as well as by the crews of Il-38, Tu-142 ASW aircraft
and Ka-27 ASW helicopters.
The combat trainings at the Barents Sea involve a submarine of the Northern
Fleet.
The activities are divided into several stages. At the scientific-practical
conference, the issues of air tactics and usage of ASW aviation within
the fleets will be discussed. Particular attention will be attached
to the training of the air crews and the development of the new ASW
systems.
Russian Navy IL-38 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
During
flight the practice, the crews will perform trainings in anti-submarine
defence. They will master new tactics and use new equipment in good and
difficult weather conditions as well as at the Far North. The flights
will be effectuated from the military airfields situated in the Murmansk
and Vologda Regions.
