Eight new Cougars were received from 2009 to replace the venerable Pumas in army service. The one in the back has the most recent paint scheme, the one in front wears the previous one.
All Army Divisions (I to VII) control a "Peloton de Exploración Aérea", each with a couple of aircraft on loan from Rancagua, with the exception of II Division, because Rancagua is situated in that region.
Centro de Entrenamiento Táctico de Aviación de Ejército
various
All Army Divisions (I to VII) control a "Peloton de Exploración Aérea", each with a couple of aircraft on loan from Rancagua, with the exception of II Division, because Rancagua is situated in that region.
In total 21 Defenders have been delivered. These are used for numerous tasks, tactical training at Arica is one of these roles.
All Army Divisions (I to VII) control a "Peloton de Exploración Aérea", each with a couple of aircraft on loan from Rancagua, with the exception of II Division, because Rancagua is situated in that region.
Iquique/Diego Aracena (SCDA)Base Aérea Los Condores
All Army Divisions (I to VII) control a "Peloton de Exploración Aérea", each with a couple of aircraft on loan from Rancagua, with the exception of II Division, because Rancagua is situated in that region.
This is one of the Army's C212 sitting on Rancagua's ramp.
Erwin van Dijkman
Punta Arenas/Pdte. Carlos Ibáñez del Campo (SCCI)Base Aérea Chabunco
RWY 01/19, 07/25, 12/30 POS 53°00'10"S 070°51'17"W ELEV 139 ft
All Army Divisions (I to VII) control a "Peloton de Exploración Aérea", each with a couple of aircraft on loan from Rancagua, with the exception of II Division, because Rancagua is situated in that region.
The Chilean army uses mainly CASA aircraft for their transport needs, having received four CN235, and nine C212.
Batallón Mantenimiento y Abastecimiento de Aviación
maintenance of various types
All Army Divisions (I to VII) control a "Peloton de Exploración Aérea", each with a couple of aircraft on loan from Rancagua, with the exception of II Division, because Rancagua is situated in that region.
The Chilean army Cougars can be armed and equipped with powerful search lights. One of the roles is to support the special forces.
All Army Divisions (I to VII) control a "Peloton de Exploración Aérea", each with a couple of aircraft on loan from Rancagua, with the exception of II Division, because Rancagua is situated in that region.
The Peletónes that are dispersed around the country often use the Ecureuil.
Erwin van Dijkman
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