Yerevan /Mediamax/. The construction works of military and special objects for the army aviators were launched at the Russian airbase in Erebuni military airdrome.
“The distinguishing aspect of the airdrome is its alpine location at the height of 1000meters above sea level, within the city limits and surrounded by a mountain range. The works will be carried out in two phases. In the first phase, collective areas for helicopter parking, an engine testing platform as well as a platform for launch and landing trainings and service department will be constructed”, the statement of the press-service of the Air Force and Air Defense Command of the Russian Southern Military District reads.
A cultural-leisure center and an entire complex of airdrome infrastructure objects will be constructed in the second phase.
The deployment of the army aviation aircraft in Erebuni airdrome is scheduled in the 3d-4th quarters of 2014.
The army aviation squadron will be comprised of Mi-24P, Mi-8MT and Mi-8 MPS helicopters.
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