Peruvian Naval Aviation
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Peruvian Naval Aviation
| native_name = {{lang|es|Fuerza de Aviacion Naval}}
| image = File:Peruvian Naval Aviation seal.png
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| dates = 1919 - today
| country = {{flag|Peru}}
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| type = Naval aviation
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| size = 800
| command_structure = Peruvian Navy
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| motto = Non deserit alta
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| anniversaries = December 9
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| commander1 = Rear Admiral Juan Carlos Zuñiga Lira
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| identification_symbol_label = Roundel
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| aircraft_helicopter_attack = Agusta SH-3D
Agusta-Bell AB-212ASW
Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
Bell 206B
| aircraft_helicopter_cargo = Mil Mi-8T
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| aircraft_helicopter_utility = Sikorsky UH-3H
| aircraft_interceptor =
| aircraft_patrol = Fokker 60 MPA
Beechcraft 200T Super King Air
Fokker F-27-200
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| aircraft_trainer = Beechcraft T-34C-1
Enstrom F-28F
| aircraft_transport = Fokker 60 UTA
Antonov An-32B
Beechcraft 200T Super King Air
Cessna 206 Stationair
de Havilland Canada DHC-6
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The Peruvian Naval Aviation ({{langx|es|Fuerza de Aviación Naval}}) is the air branch of the Peruvian Navy. It was originally formed in 1919 as the Naval Aviators Corps (Cuerpo de Aviadores Navales) but was merged in 1932 with the Peruvian Army Aviation. The service was recreated under its current name on July 3, 1963. It is currently made up of three operational squadrons and the Naval Aviation School (Escuela de Aviación Naval). The squadrons are distributed among three bases: Lima-Callao, which is part of Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, San Juan de Marcona and Pucallpa. About 800 personnel comprise Peruvian Naval Aviation.{{cite journal |author=International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) |author-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |date=2021 |title=The Military Balance 2021 |journal=The Military Balance |language=en |volume=}}
Organization
;Naval Air Squadron 11:
Tasked as maritime surveillance squadron, also undertakes MEDEVAC and transportation roles. Is based in the Callao Aeronaval Station at Jorge Chavez Airport.
;Naval Air Squadron 21:
Embarked for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions for the Lupo-class frigate.
;Naval Air Squadron 22:
Had assigned the entire Sea King fleet, provides anti-submarine, anti-surface and general utility roles from ashore or embarked in the largest units of the fleet.
;Naval Air Squadron 23:
Provides logistical support and general utility helicopters
;Naval Air Squadron 31:
Basic training squadron for fixed-wing pilots, based at San Juan de Marcona aeronaval station.
;Naval Air Squadron 32:
Heavy-duty and general transportation squadron, operated also in the Amazon basin and VRAEM, includes:
;Naval Air Squadron 33:
Training squadron for helicopter pilots, also based at San Juan de Marcona.
Aircraft
Recently decommissioned aircraft
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| {{USA}} | training helicopter | Bell 206B | 2017 | At least four acquired since 1982 from U.S.; one crashed in April 2002. Remaining 2 units receive a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) in February 2012, as a part of the NVIS upgrade program for the aircraft fleet, which includes cockpit modifications, NGV googles and training.[http://verticalmag.com/news/articles/peruvian-navy-completes-nvg-training-modifications-goggle-pu.html Peruvian Navy Completes NVG Training, Modifications, Goggle Purchases with Aviation Specialties Unlimited]. verticalmag.com (2012-02-06). Retrieved on 2012-02-10. |
Gallery
File:DN-SD-06-00092.jpg|The AB-212ASW is the main embarked helicopter of the Peruvian Navy.
File:DN-SD-05-00556.jpg|The ASH-3D Sea King can be armed with AM-39 Exocet missiles.
References
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External links
- [https://www.marina.mil.pe/en/organos/comoperpac/aviacion-naval/ Official website] {{in lang|en}}
{{Peruvian Armed Forces}}