On this page you can find the aircraft order of battle of the Navy - Comando da Força Aeronaval. If availabe, there is also a link under Airfield Guide to our own Scramble Airfield Guide of these airports, showing you all the spots.Of course, updates or photo's are always welcome. If you have corrections or additions please send them to us !
HU-4 (Quarto Esquadrão de Helicópteros de Emprego Geral)
IH-6B
The Bell 206 has served the navy for many years, starting with the Bell 206AS variant in the early seventies (IH-6 as it was called in Naval service). The Bell 206B-II (IH-6A) was used after that and lastly the B-III model (IH-6B) still in use today.
São Pedro da Aldeia, April 2003, Anno Gravemaker
Manaus-Ponta Pelada (SBMN)
Rwy: 09/27 Pos: 03°08'46"S 059°59'11"W Elev: 267 ft
HU-3 (Terceiro Esquadrão de Helicópteros de Emprego Geral)
UH-12
Following the coast line near their home base this formation consists of an UH-13 and an AH-11A. With the orbat and type index on this website, you should be able to decipher these designations quickly...
April 2003, Anno Gravemaker
São Pedro da Aldeia (SBES)
Rwy: 07/25 Pos: 22°48'46"S 042°05'33"W Elev: 61 ft
HA-1 (Primeiro Esquadrão de Helicópteros de Esclarecimento e Ataque Ant-Submarino)
AH-11A
HI-1 (Primeiro Esquadrão de Helicópteros de Instrução)
IH-6B
HS-1 (Primeiro Esquadrão de Helicópteros Anti-Submarino)
SH-3A
SH-3B
HU-1 (Primeiro Esquadrão de Helicópteros de Emprego Geral)
UH-12
UH-13
HU-2 (Segunda Esquadrão de Helicópteros Emprego Geral)
UH-14
VF-1 (Primeiro Esquadrão de Aviões de Interceptação e Ataque)
AF-1
AF-1A
Skyhawk N-1011 only moments after its launch from the NAe Sao Paulo.
Stephan de Bruijn
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