German Army Aviation Corps
The German Army Aviation Corps (German: Heeresfliegertruppe) is a special unit within the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The German Army Aviation Corps is a branch of the German Army (Heer), containing all its helicopter units. The German Air Force and the German Navy both also have their own helicopter units.
| Army Aviation Corps | |
|---|---|
| Heeresflieger | |
Coat of Arms of Aviation School | |
| Active | 1957–present |
| Country | Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Type | Army aviation |
| Role | Tactical Air Transport, Close Air Support, Reconnaissance, Liaison, Disaster Relief |
| Size | 6 regiments, 1 independent squadrons, 1 school |
| Motto(s) | Without fear – forward! Ohne Furcht – Nach vorn! |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Ulrich Ott |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Horst Pape |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Cap badge | |
| Collar patch | |
| APP-6A symbol | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Tiger |
| Trainer | H135 |
| Transport | NH90, Bell UH-1D |
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