| Torzhok | |
| Ensign: | Flag of the Russian Aerospace Forces.svg |
| Ensign Size: | 90px |
| Location: | Torzhok, Tver Oblast |
| Country: | Russia |
| Type: | Air Base |
| Pushpin Map: | Russia Tver Oblast#Russia |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Shown within Tver Oblast |
| Pushpin Label: | Torzhok |
| Ownership: | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator: | Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Used: | 2002 - present |
| Icao: | XUET (UUET) |
| Elevation: | 169m (554feet) |
| R1-Number: | 17L/35R |
| R1-Length: | 500m (1,600feet) |
| R1-Surface: | Concrete |
| R2-Number: | 17R/35L |
| R2-Length: | 500m (1,600feet) |
| R2-Surface: | Concrete |
Torzhok (air base) is a military airfield located in Torzhok, Russia.[1] [2] [3]
The base is home to the 696th Instructor Test Helicopter Regiment and the Aerobatic Team - Eagles, both as part of the 344th Centre for Combat use and Retraining of Flight Personnel of Army Aviation.[4]
It has in residence the 344th Center for Combat Employment and Retraining of Personnel of Army Aviation.[5] The center operates the "Golden Eagles" combat helicopter aerobatic team. The 696th Regiment tests all current models and modifications of Russian military helicopters. The center uses Ka-50, Mi-8, Mi-24, Mi-26, and Mil Mi-28Н helicopters for training purposes.
In 2002 the center consisted of:[5]
The Center has a helicopter museum. Tours are organized by prior agreement with the leadership of the military unit.
Every year, the center hosts an "Open Day" for residents and guests of the city.