320th independent Helicopter Regiment

320-й отдельный вертолётный полк

Military Unit: 19160

Activated 11.72 in Chernobaevka, Kherson Oblast, from the 370th independent Helicopter Squadron [activated 1961 at Chernobaevka with Mi-4, from 1962 about 20 Mi-6].

Transport-Combat Helicopter Regiment.

Selected crews served in Afghanistan (181st independent Helicopter Regiment) during one period:

• 1985-1986 in Kunduz - 2nd squadron/181st independent Helicopter Regiment - Mi-6

1.1.92 taken over by Ukraine.

Bases:

• Chernobaevka, Kherson Oblast, 1972-1992 [46 40 45N, 32 30 23E]

Aircraft:

• Mi-8, 1972-1992 (two squadrons)
• Mi-6, 1972-1992 (two squadrons)

Inventory:

• 11.90 with 33 Mi-8 and 30 Mi-6 (CFE treaty data exchange)

Subordination:

• Odessa Military District, 1972-1992