This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2013) |
Army Aviation Corps | |
---|---|
Heeresflieger | |
Active | 1957–present |
Country | Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Army aviation |
Role | Tactical Air Transport, Close Air Support, Reconnaissance, Liaison, Disaster Relief |
Size | 3 regiments, 1 independent squadrons, 1 school |
Motto(s) | Forward! Nach vorn! |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier General Volker Bauersachs |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Fin flash | |
Cap badge | |
Collar patch | |
APP-6A symbol | |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | Tiger |
Patrol | H145 |
Trainer | H135 |
Transport | NH90 |
The German Army Aviation Corps[1] (German: Heeresfliegertruppe) is a special unit within the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The German Army Aviation Corps is a branch of the German Army (Heer), containing all its helicopter units. The German Air Force and the German Navy both also have their own helicopter units.