Equipment
In order to fulfill their manifold tasks, army aviation mostly uses helicopters. These helicopters can be classified into the following types:
- Attack helicopters for close air support of ground troops and anti-tank role
- Transport helicopters
- Observation helicopters
- Utility helicopters
- CSAR, Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC)/MEDEVAC helicopters
- Training helicopters
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