Pakistan Army Aviation Corps
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The Pakistan Army Corps of Aviation is a military administrative and combined arms service branch of the Pakistan Army.[1]
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Pakistan Army Aviation Corps | |
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Founded | 1958; 66 years ago (1958) |
Country | Pakistan |
Branch | Pakistan Army |
Type | Combined and Combat support service |
Role | Administrative and staffing oversight. |
HQ/Garrison | Army GHQ in Rawalpindi, Punjab in Pakistan. |
Nickname(s) | AVN |
Colors identification | Purple, White, Yellow |
Anniversaries | 1958 |
Engagements | Military history of Pakistan |
Commanders | |
Director-General | Maj-Gen. Dr. Najeeb Ahmad |
Notable commanders | Brigadier Zakaullah Bhangoo |
Insignia | |
War Flag | |
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Aircraft flown | |
Attack helicopter | AH-1 Cobra Mi-35M Hind-E Z-10ME Bell AH-1Z Viper |
Multirole helicopter | AW139 Bell 412 Eurocopter Fennec |
Trainer helicopter | 206 JetRanger Enstrom 280FX Schweizer 300C |
Utility helicopter | Mi-17/171 SA 330 Puma Alouette III Eurocopter Écureuil SA 315B Lama UH-1 Huey |
Reconnaissance | Super King Air 350i |
Transport | Super King Air 350 Y-12 Turbo Commander 690C 206 Stationair 208 Caravan Citation V Citation Bravo G450 |
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The Aviation Corps is tasked with configuration of all army aviation aircraft and provides principle close aerial combat support and aerial logistics for the Pakistan Army.[1]