Rechlin-Larz airfield

[Rechlinman]

Photo: Chris Lofting.

MiG-23UB (Flogger-C). Very similar to MiG-23U except that the R-29 turbojet engine replaced the older R-27 installed in the MiG-23U. Production continued until 1985 (for the export variant). A total of 769 examples were built, including conversions from the MiG-23U.

The MiG-23U was a twin-seat training variant. It was based on the MiG-23S, but featured a lengthened cockpit with a second crew station behind the first. One forward fuel tank was removed to accommodate an extra seat — this was compensated for by adding a new fuel tank in the rear fuselage. The MiG-23U had the S-21 weapon system, although the radar was later mostly removed. During its production run, both its wings and engine were improved to the MiG-23M standard. Production began at Irkutsk in 1971 and eventually converted to the MiG-23UB.

[Rechlinman]

Soviet fighter-bomber MiG-27D (Flogger-D). The nuclear strike variant of MiG-27, with a PSBN-6S navigation/attack system specially designed for the mission. A total of 560 MiG-27Ds were built from 1973 - 1977 and they were on permanent stand-by alert basis like the FB-111A of the United States Air Force.

MiG-27 . This was the first MiG-27, and it was the first in the Flogger family to have a canopy without the central frame, suggesting that the ejection seat was designed to directly break through the transparency. The dielectric head above the pylon on the MiG-23s was used on the MiG-27 to house electro-optical and radio-frequency gear instead. It was armed with a Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-23M Gatling gun.

[urkles]

excellent! Wonderful stuff

[FAlcons]

That photo looks familiar. I have one that looks very much the same. Oh wait, it IS the same photo!
Never mind, I like to share my photos even when it's this way.

[Rechlinman]

That photo looks familiar. I have one that looks very much the same. Oh wait, it IS the same photo!
Never mind, I like to share my photos even when it's this way.

It's a pleasure to meet you with the author!
Can tell the story of it a photo?
It is April 1993?

[Rechlinman]

Photo: Chris Lofting.

Mi-8T (Hip-C)
First mass production utility transport version, can carry unguided rocked pods (with S-5 rockets) and side mounted PK machine gun.

The Mil Mi-8 ("Hip") is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship. The first single-engine (AI-24W) prototype, W-8, flew in 9 July 1961. A second one with two AI-24W engines made its first flight on 17 September 1962. After few changes it was introduced into the Soviet Air Force by 1967 as Mi-8.
The Mi-8 is the world's second most-produced helicopter, and is used by over 50 countries. There are numerous variants, including the Mi-8T which is armed with rockets and anti-tank guided missiles, in addition to carrying twenty four soldiers. The Mil Mi-17 export version is employed by around 20 countries; its equivalent in Russian service in the Mi-8M series. The naval Mil Mi-14 and attack Mil Mi-24 are also derived from the Mi-8.

[Rechlinman]

Photo: Chris Lofting.

Mi-8T (Hip-C)

[Rechlinman]

Photo: Chris Lofting.

The Antonov An-22 Antei (Template:Lang-uk/ru Antaeus) (NATO reporting name "Cock") was the world's heaviest aircraft, until the advent of the American C-5 Galaxy and later the Soviet An-124. Powered by four pairs of contra-rotating turboprops, the design remains the world's largest turboprop-powered aircraft. It first appeared outside the Soviet Union at the 1965 Paris Air Show.

[Rechlinman]

Soviet fighter-bomber MiG-27D (Flogger-D)

[Rechlinman]

These aircraft have been destroyed in 2002.
Base of storage of aviation technics.
Tchebenki, the Orenburg area.

[FAlcons]

Hi Rechlinman,

That photo was taken on 23 March 1993 during the retreat of the regiment. Just like this one:


For the people on the base it was sad, but for the photographers it was an incredible day. Thanks for posting the photos!

I took this photo in August 1991 on the west side of the base, on a normal flying day.

[Rechlinman]

Hi Rechlinman,

That photo was taken on 23 March 1993 during the retreat of the regiment. Just like this one:

For the people on the base it was sad, but for the photographers it was an incredible day. Thanks for posting the photos!

Thanks for photos!!!!!
Surprise!
Video is made on 21-23 March 1993.

http://video.yandex.ru/users/rechlin-le ... lerz&cid=1

[Rechlinman]

Excellent stuff! Not something you often see

That 3rd video with Mig action is awesome

This video (1992) it is possible to look completely here:

http://video.yandex.ru/users/rechlin-le ... lerz&cid=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Rechlinman]

MiG-29S 9-13 (FULCRUM)
This aviation division has been relocated from Lärz to Russia. Millerovo, the Rostov area.
Old aircrafts are sent to the base of storage in the Orenburg area.
Fighters from other aviation divisions have been received.

[Rechlinman]

MiG-29S 9-13 (FULCRUM)

[Rechlinman]

MiG-29S 9-13 (FULCRUM)

[Rechlinman]

MiG-29S 9-13 (FULCRUM)

[Rechlinman]

Training flight of pair fighters in Millerovo can be looked here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEllN9VZWYU

[Rechlinman]

We come back to Lärz.
Planes Su-7b there were based in 1962 - 1977.



Su-7B
The first ground-attack version, factory designation S-22. Manufactured 1960-1962 with 431 built.

The Sukhoi Su-7 (NATO designation name: Fitter-A) was a swept wing, supersonic fighter aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in 1955. Originally, it was designed as tactical, low-level dogfighter, but was not successful in this role. On the other hand, soon-introduced Su-7B series became the main Soviet fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft of the 1960s.

[Rechlinman]

Sukhoi Su-7B (Fitter-A)