List of Royal Radictistan Navy aircraft squadrons
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This is a list of Royal Radictistan Navy aircraft squadrons. Naval aircraft squadrons are composed a number of aircraft, ranging from as few as four to as many as half a dozen, pilots, and groundcrew.
Squadron organization
Aircraft squadrons are typically commanded by a Captain, Second Rank with a Captain, Third Rank as executive officer. A squadron is normally divided into four operational departments: Operations, Maintenance, Safety and Compliance, and Staff, each led by a Captain, Third Rank as Department Chief. In reserve squadrons the position of Department Chief is sometimes held by a Captain, Second Rank.
Fixed-wing Squadrons
Fighter
A Fighter Squadron (Radictistani: Jagdstaffel) consists of twenty or twenty-four MiG-29K aircraft. The MiG-29K is a twin-engined multirole fighter used for fleet air defense and ground attack missions.
| Squadron Name | Nickname | Aircraft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JS 1 | Kestrels | MiG-29K | Carrier Air Group One |
| JS 2 | Great Whites | MiG-29K | Carrier Air Group Two |
| JS 3 | Headhunters | MiG-29K | Carrier Air Group Three |
| JS 4 | Sea Eagles | MiG-29K | Carrier Air Group Four |
Attack
An Attack Squadron (Radictistani: Angriffstaffel consists of sixteen Su-25RM aircraft. The Su-25RM is a heavily upgraded version of the Su-25 close air support aircraft.
| Squadron Name | Nickname | Aircraft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS 1 | Wolverines | Su-25RM | Carrier Air Group Two |
| AS 2 | Snake Eaters | Su-25RM | Carrier Air Group Three |
| AS 3 | Boxers | Su-25RM | Carrier Air Group Four |
Anti-submarine
An Anti-submarine Squadron (Radictistani: Unterseebootabwehrstaffel) consists of six Supermarine Sirius AS.2 or S-3 Viking aircraft.
| Squadron Name | Nickname | Aircraft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAS 1 | Fishermen | Sirius AS.2 | Carrier Air Group Two |
| USAS 2 | Bloodhounds | S-3B | Carrier Air Group Three |
| USAS 3 | Kingfishers | S-3B | Carrier Air Group Four |
Airborne Early Warning
An Airborne Early Warning Squadron (Radictistani: Luftvorwarnungstaffel consists of six Supermarine Sportsman AEW.2 or E-2C Hawkeye aircraft.
| Squadron Name | Nickname | Aircraft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVS 1 | Fireflies | Sportsman AEW.2 | Carrier Air Group One |
| LVS 2 | Prophets | Sportsman AEW.2 | Carrier Air Group Two |
| LVS 3 | Magicians | E-2C | Carrier Air Group Three |
| LVS 4 | Guard Dogs | E-2C | Carrier Air Group Four |
Training
A Primary Training Squadron (Grundausbildungstaffel) provides initial postgraduate flight training in single turboprop aircraft. An Intermediate Training Squadron (Zwischenausbildungstaffel) introduces trainee pilots to jet aircraft and more advanced flying techniques. A Pilot Replacement Squadron (Radictistani: Fliegerersatzstaffel) trains pilots to operate specific operational aircraft types.
| Squadron Name | Aircraft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GS 1 | PC-9M | Primary Training |
| ZS 1 | L-39M1 | Intermediate Training |
| FES 1 | MiG-29KUB | Pilot Replacement Squadron |
| FES 2 | Su-25UTG | Pilot Replacement Squadron |
| FES 3 | E-2C | Pilot Replacement Squadron |
Helicopter squadrons
Anti-submarine
An Anti-submarine helicopter squadron (Unterseebootabwehrhelikopterstaffel) consists of up to sixteen Ka-27PL helicopters. Anti-submarine squadrons provide detachments for service on cruisers, destroyers, and frigates or deploy as a whole onboard larger vessels such as aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.
| Squadron Name | Nickname |
|---|---|
| USHS 1 | Tridents |
| USHS 2 | Marlins |
| USHS 3 | Swordfish |
| USHS 4 | Seawolves |
| USHS 5 | Narwhals |
| USHS 6 | Gannets |
| USHS 7 | Fulmars |
| USHS 8 | Trawlers |
| USHS 9 | Petrels |
| USHS 10 | Harpoons |
| USHS 11 | Hammerheads |
| USHS 12 | Skua |
| USHS 13 | Pelicans |
| USHS 14 | Makos |
| USHS 15 | Hummingbirds |
| USHS 16 | Example |
| USHS 17 | Example |
Combat search and rescue
A Combat Search and Rescue squadron (Suchundrettungsstaffel) is comprised of five Ka-27PV helicopters. These squadrons provide detachments for service on aircraft carriers.
| Squadron Name | Squadron Nickname |
|---|---|
| SRS 1 | Valkyries |
| SRS 2 | Archangels |
| SRS 3 | Plungers |