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== PLAAF - Aviation Branch - Order of Battle, 2012 ==
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== People's Liberation Army Air Force - Aviation Branch - Order of Battle, 2012 ==
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=== Introduction ===
 
=== Introduction ===
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In terms of organisation, the PLAAF is distributed in no fewer than six branches:
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The PLAAF is organised in six branches:
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* Aviation (Hankongbing)
 
* Aviation (Hankongbing)
 
* Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Gaoshepaobing)
 
* Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Gaoshepaobing)
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* Communication Troops (Tongxinbing)
 
* Communication Troops (Tongxinbing)
  
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This page provides an insight into the organisation and structure of the Aviation Branch, and its elements operating combat and combat support aircraft.
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This page provides an insight into the organisation and structure of the Aviation Branch, and its elements operating combat and combat support aircraft. Please note that Flying Schools have been omitted.<br />
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Structured along PLA lines, the Aviation Branch is organised into seven Military Region Air Force (MRAF) mirroring the PLA's Military Regions.
 
  
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# Shenyang
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Structured along PLA lines, the Aviation Branch is organised into seven Military Region Air Force (MRAF) mirroring the PLA's Military Regions.<br />
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# Beijing
 
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# Lanzhou
 
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# Nanjing
 
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# Guangzhou
 
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# Jinan
 
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# Chengdu
 
  
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{{Image|http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/China%E2%80%99s_Military_Regions.png/704px-China%E2%80%99s_Military_Regions.png}}
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<div style="width:50%; float:right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/China%E2%80%99s_Military_Regions.png/704px-China%E2%80%99s_Military_Regions.png" alt="MR" style="width:50%" ></div><br />
  
 
Each MRAF exercises control over its subordinated units via Command Posts (CP).
 
Each MRAF exercises control over its subordinated units via Command Posts (CP).
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Generally, the PLAAF's AD are specialized in their tasks and each usually control 2 or 3 Air Regiments (ARs) equipped with the same type of aircraft or at least with the same role and purpose. Usually, each AR occupies its own air base and thus is broadly equivalent to a US Air Force Wing. It is further subdivided into two or three Fight Groups operating between 8 and 10 aircraft. At the lowest rung of the PLAAF's chain of command are Flying Squadrons controlling between 2 and 4 aircraft.
 
Generally, the PLAAF's AD are specialized in their tasks and each usually control 2 or 3 Air Regiments (ARs) equipped with the same type of aircraft or at least with the same role and purpose. Usually, each AR occupies its own air base and thus is broadly equivalent to a US Air Force Wing. It is further subdivided into two or three Fight Groups operating between 8 and 10 aircraft. At the lowest rung of the PLAAF's chain of command are Flying Squadrons controlling between 2 and 4 aircraft.
  
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The authorized strength for a Fighter or a Ground-Attack regiment is 24 aircraft and 40 pilots, while for a bomber or transport regiment it is 18 aircraft and 30 crewmembers.
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=== Direct-reporting units ===
 
=== Direct-reporting units ===
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Essentially equipped with transport aircraft, these units report directly to the PLA and the PLAAF Headquarters.  
 
Essentially equipped with transport aircraft, these units report directly to the PLA and the PLAAF Headquarters.  
  
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=== Shenyang MRAF===
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=== Shenyang MRAF ===
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<div style="width:50%; float:right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Shenyang_Military_Region.svg/705px-Shenyang_Military_Region.svg.png" alt="Shenyang MR" style="width:50%" ></div>
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{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft'' !! ''Remarks''
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft''
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! 1st Fighter Division !! Anshan !!
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| 1st Air Regiment || Anshan || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1993 J-11B]/BS
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| 2nd Air Regiment || Chifeng || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=715 J-10A]/AS
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| 3rd Air Regiment || Anshan || J-8F/JJ-7A
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! 11th Ground-Attack Division !! Siping !!
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| 31st Air Regiment || Siping || JH-7A
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| 32nd Air Regiment || Dalian Sanshilipu || Q-5
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| 33rd Air Regiment || Anshan || Q-5/Q-5J
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! 16th Specialized Division !! Shenyang Yu Hung Tun !!
 
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! 1st Fighter Division !! Anshan !!  !! HQ
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| 46th Air Regiment (Reco) || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || JZ-8F, JZ-6, JJ-7A
 
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| 1st Air Regiment || Anshan || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1993 J-11B]/BS ||
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| 47th Air Regiment (EW) || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || Y-8C, Y-8CB, Y-8G
 
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| 2nd Air Regiment || Chifeng || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=715 J-10A]/AS ||
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| 48th Air Regiment (EW) || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || Y-7-100
 
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| 3rd Air Regiment || Anshan || J-8F/JJ-7A ||
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! 21st Fighter Division !! Qiqihar !!
 
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! 11th Ground-Attack Division !! Siping !!  !! HQ
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| 61st Air Regiment || Yanji/Chaoyangchuan || J-7E, JJ-7A
 
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| 31st Air Regiment || Siping || JH-7A ||
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| 62nd Air Regiment || Qiqihar || J-8DH/H/F, JJ-7A
 
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| 32nd Air Regiment || Dalian Sanshilipu || Q-5 ||
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| 63rd Air Regiment || Mudanjiang-Hailang || J-7H, JJ-7A
 
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| 33rd Air Regiment || Anshan || Q-5/Q-5J ||
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! Dalian Base !! Dandong !!
 
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! 16th Specialized Division !! Shenyang Yu Hung Tun !!  !! HQ
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| 88th Brigade || Dandong || J-7E
 
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| 46th Air Regiment || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || JZ-8F, JZ-6, JJ-7A || Reconnaissance
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| 89th Brigade || Pulandian || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1993 J-11B]/BS
 
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| 47th Air Regiment || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || Y-8C, Y-8CB, Y-8G || EW
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| 90th Brigade || Wafangdian || Q-5D, Q-5J
 
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| 48th Air Regiment || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || Y-7-100 || EW
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| 91st Brigade || Liuhe || J-7B
 
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! 21st Fighter Division !! Qiqihar !!   !! HQ
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! Shenyang MR Liaison Unit !! !!
 
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| 61st Air Regiment || Yanji/Chaoyangchuan || J-7E, JJ-7A ||
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Shenyang-Dongta || Y-5, Y-7
 
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| 62nd Air Regiment || Qiqihar || J-8DH/H/F, JJ-7A ||  
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=== Beijing MRAF ===
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<div style="width:50%; float:right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Beijing_Military_Region.svg/705px-Beijing_Military_Region.svg.png" alt="Shenyang MR" style="width:50%" ></div>
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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| 63rd Air Regiment || Mudanjiang-Hailang || J-7H, JJ-7A ||
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft''
 
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! Air Force Aviation University !! !!   !! Flight instructor and Basic Flight Training Base
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! 7th Fighter Division !! Zhangjiakou !!
 
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| 1st Training Regiment || Changchun-Dafangshen || CJ-6A? ||
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| 19th Air Regiment || Zhangjiakou || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1993 J-11B]/Su-27SK/UBK
 
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| 2nd Training Regiment || Changchun-Datun || CJ-6 ||
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| 20th Air Regiment || Tangshan || J-7B/J-7A
 
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| 3rd Training Regiment || Changchun-Dafangshen || CJ-6 ||
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| 21st Air Regiment || yangging Yongning || J-7B/J-7A
 
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| Sky Wing || Jinzhou North / Fuxin || CJ-6 || Aerial Demonstration Team
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! 15th Ground-Attack Division !! Datong-Huaireng !!
 
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! Dalian Base !! Dandong !!  !! HQ
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| 43rd Air Regiment || Datong-Huairen || J-10A/AS
 
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| 88th Brigade || Dandong || J-7E ||
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| 44th Air Regiment || Hohhot-Bikeqi || J-7G,JJ-7A
 
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| 89th Brigade || Pulandian || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1993 J-11B]/BS ||
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| 45th Air Regiment || Qizhou-Dingxian || Q-5B/C/L/J
 
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| 90th Brigade || Wafangdian || Q-5D, Q-5J ||
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! 24th Fighter Division !! Tianjin Yangcun !!
 
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| 91st Brigade || Liuhe || J-7B ||
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| Ba Yi (1 August) || Tianjin Yangcun || J-10AY/SY
 
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! Harbin Flying Academy !!  !!  !!
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| 70th Air Regiment || Zunhua || J-7G,JJ-7A
 
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| 1st Training Brigade || Harbin-Shuangyushu || CJ-6, Y-5, Y-7, An-26 ||  
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| 71st Air Regiment || ||
 
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| 2nd Training Brigade || Harbin-Lalin || HYJ-7, Y-7 ||
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| 72nd Air Regiment || Tianjin Tangcun || J-10A/AS
 
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| 3rd Training Brigade || Changchun-Dafangshen || JL-8 ||
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! Beijing MR Liaison Unit !!  !!
 
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| 4th Training Brigade || Jinzhou-Xiaolingzi || JL-8 ||
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Shahe || Y-5, Y-7
 
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| 5th Training Brigade || Liaoyang || JL-8 ||
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! Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) !! Cangzhou-Cangxian !!
 
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| Red Falcon || Jinzhou-Xiaolingzi || CJ-6 || Aerial Demonstration Team
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| 1st FTTC Regiment || Gucheng || J-10A/AS, JL-9
 
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! Shenyang MR Liaison Unit !!  !!  !!
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| 2nd FTTC Regiment || Cangzhou-Cangxian|| J-7E, J-8D/F, JL-9
 
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Shenyang-Dongta || Y-5, Y-7 || MR HQ base
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| 3rd FTTC Regiment || Cangzhou-Cangxian || Su-30MKK
 
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=== Beijing MRAF===
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=== Lanzhou MRAF===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft''
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! 6th Fighter Division !! Yinchuan !!
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| 16th Air Regiment || Yinchuan || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1993 J-11B]
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| 17th Air Regiment || Jiuquan || J-7B
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| 18th Air Regiment || Lintaog || J-7H
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! 36th Bomber Division !! Lintong !!
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| 106th Aerial Survey Regiment || Hanzhong Chenggu || Y-8H
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| 107th Air Regiment || Lintong || H-6H
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| 108th Air Regiment || Wugong || H-6M
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! Air Force Test Regiment !! Dingxin !! Various
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! China Flight Test Establishment !! Xi'an Yanliang !! Various
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! Ürümqi Base !! Ürümqi !!
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| 109th Brigade || Changju || J-8F
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| 109th Brigade || Wulumuqi || J-7B
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| 109th Brigade ||  Korla Xinhiang || J-11B
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| Unknown Brigade || Malan || JH-7A
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! Lanzhou MR Liaison Unit !!  !!
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Lanzhou || Y-7
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- Air Force Test Regiment is often called Special Missile Testing Unit (SMTU).<br />
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- The 107th Air Regiment have a nuclear deterrent role.
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=== Nanjing MRAF===
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{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft'' !! ''Remarks''
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft''
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! 3rd Fighter Division !! Wuhu !!
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| 7th Air Regiment || Wuhu || J-7E
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| 8th Air Regiment || Changxing || J-10A
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| 9th Air Regiment || Wuhu || Su-30MKK
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! 10th Bomber Division !! Anqing !!
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| 28th Air Regiment || Anqing North || H-6H
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| 29th Air Regiment || Nanjing Dajiaochang || H-6H
 
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! 7th Fighter Division !! Zhangjiakou !!  !! HQ
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| 30th EW Regiment || Nanjing Dajiaochang || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2486 Y-8G]
 
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| 19th Air Regiment || Zhangjiakou || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1993 J-11B]/Su-27SK/UBK ||
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! 14th Fighter Division !! Nanchang Xiangtang !!
 
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| 20th Air Regiment || Tangshan || J-7B/J-7A ||
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| 40th Air Regiment || Nanchang Xiangtang || J-11A
 
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| 21st Air Regiment || yangging Yongning || J-7B/J-7A ||
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| 41st Air Regiment || Wuyishan || J-11B
 
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! 15th Ground-Attack Division !! Datong-Huaireng !!  !! HQ
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| 42nd Air Regiment || Zhangshu || J-7E
 
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| 43rd Air Regiment || Datong-Huairen || J-10A/AS ||
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! 26th Special Mission Division !! Wuxi Shuofang !!
 
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| 44th Air Regiment || Hohhot-Bikeqi || J-7G,JJ-7A ||
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| 76th EW Regiment || Wuxi Shuofang || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2487 Y-8W], [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1960 KJ-2000]
 
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| 45th Air Regiment || Qizhou-Dingxian || Q-5B/C/L/J ||
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| 77th Air Regiment || Nanjing Daiiaochang || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2502 Y-7H]
 
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! 24th Fighter Division !! Tianjin Yangcun !!  !! HQ
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| 78th SAR Regiment || Nanjing Tushan || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2480 Z-8K]
 
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| Ba Yi (1 August) || Tianjin Yangcun || J-10AY/SY || Aerial Demonstration Team
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! 28th Ground-Attack Division !! Hangzhou Jinqiao !!
 
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| 70th Air Regiment || Zunhua || J-7G,JJ-7A ||
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| 82nd Air Regiment || Hangzhou Jinqiao  || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2466 Q-5D]
 
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| 71st Air Regiment ||  || || Status unclear
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| 83rd Air Regiment || Hangzhou Jinqiao || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2071 JH-7A]
 
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| 72nd Air Regiment || Tianjin Tangcun || J-10A/AS ||
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| 84th Air Regiment || Jiaxing || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2071 JH-7A]
 
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! Beijing MR Liaison Unit !! !!  !!  
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! Shanghai Base !! Quzhou !!
 
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Shahe || Y-5, Y-7 || MR HQ base
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| 78th Brigade || Shanghai Chongming || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2472 J-8F]
 
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! Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) !! Cangzhou-Cangxian !!  !! HQ
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| 85th Brigade || Quzhou  || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2072 Su-30MKK]
 
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| 1st FTTC Regiment || Gucheng || J-10A/AS, JL-9 || Blue Force Regiment aka Aggressors
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| 86th Brigade || Rugao || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=793 J-7E]
 
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| 2nd FTTC Regiment || Cangzhou-Cangxian|| J-7E, J-8D/F, JL-9 ||
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| 93rd Brigade || Suzhou || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=3696 JZ-8F]
 
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| 3rd FTTC Regiment || Cangzhou-Cangxian || Su-30MKK ||
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! Unmanned Attack Brigade !!  !!
 
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! Shijiazhuang Flying Academy !!  !!  !!
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| 1st Dadui || Liancheng Longyan Guanzhi || J-6 drone
 
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| 1st Training Brigade || Shijiazhuang || JL-8 ||
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| 2nd Dadui || Yangtang Li || J-6 drone
 
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| 2nd Training Brigade || Yongji || JL-8 ||
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| 3rd Dadui ||| Wuyishan || J-6 drone
 
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| 3rd Training Brigade || Xushui-Dingxing || JL-8 ||
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| 4th Dadui || Ji-an Taihe Liancheng || J-6 drone
 
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| 4th Training Brigade || Xushui-Dingxing || JJ-7, J-7B ||
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| 5th Dadui || Fuzhou || J-6 drone
 
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=== Lanzhou MRAF===
 
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=== Nanjing MRAF===
 
 
=== Guangzhou MRAF===
 
=== Guangzhou MRAF===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft''
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! 2nd Fighter Division !! Suixi !!
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| 4th Air Regiment || Foshan || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=2470 J-8D], JJ-7A
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| 5th Air Regiment || Guilin || J-10A/AS
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| 6th Air Regiment || Suixi || Su-27SK/UBK, J-11A
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! 8th Bomber Division !! Leiyang !!
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| 22nd Air Regiment || Shaodong || H-6H
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|-
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| 23rd Air Regiment || Leiyang || H-6H, HU-6
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|-
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| 24th Air Regiment || Leiyang || [http://wiki.baloogancampaign.com/index.php/DataAircraft?ID=1731 H-6K]
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|-
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! 9th Fighter Division !! Shantou NE !!
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|-
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| 25th Air Regiment || Shaoguang || J-7EH
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|-
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| 26th Air Regiment || Huizhou-Huiyang || J-10A/AS
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|-
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| 27th Air Regiment || Shantou NE || J-7B
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|-
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! 13th Transport Division !! Wuhan-Paozhuwan !!
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|-
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| 37th Air Regiment || Kaifeng || Y-8C
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|-
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| 38th Air Regiment || Wuhan-Yangluo || Y-7, An-26
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|-
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| 39th Air Regiment || Dangyang || Il-76MD
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|-
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! 18th Fighter Division !! Changsha !!
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|-
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| 52nd Air Regiment || Wuhan-Shanpo  || J-7B
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|-
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| 53rd Air Regiment || Laohekou  || J-7B, JJ-7A
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|-
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| 54th Air Regiment || Changsha || Su-30MKK
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|-
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! Hong Kong Garrison !! Hong Kong/Shek Kong !! Z-9B/WH, Z-8KH
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|-
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! Nanning Base !! Nanning Wuxu !!
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|-
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| 124th Brigade || Bose Tianyang || J-7H
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|-
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| 125th Brigade || Nanning-Wuxu  || J-7H
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|-
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| 126th Brigade || Liuzhou || J-7H
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|-
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| Unknown Brigade || ? || ?
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|-
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|}
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=== Jinan MRAF===
 
=== Jinan MRAF===
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The smallest of the seven major PLAAF organisations and the least well known. It is not know to have any official CP within its structure, and its purpose is somewhat unclear: some sources even indicate that teh forces assigned to it are considered a strategic reserve.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft''
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|-
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! 5th Ground-Attack Division !! Weifang-Weixian !!
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|-
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| 13th Air Regiment || Weifang-Weixian || Q-5D/L/J
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|-
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| 14th Air Regiment || Zhuzheng || Q-5C/L
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|-
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| 15th Air Regiment || Weifang-Weixian || JH-7A
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|-
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! 12th Fighter Division !! Jinan !!
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|-
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| 34th Air Regiment || Wendeng || H-6H
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|-
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| 35th Air Regiment || Gaomi || J-8II
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|-
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| 36th Air Regiment || Jinan || J-7B
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|-
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! 19th Fighter Division !! Jining !!
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|-
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| 55th Air Regiment || Jining || J-11, Su-27SK/UBK
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|-
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| 56th Air Regiment || Zengzhou || J-7B
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|-
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| 57th Air Regiment || Shangqiu || J-7B
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|-
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! Jinan MR Liaison Unit !! Jinan !!
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|-
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Jinan || Y-5, Y-7
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|-
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Jinan || Z-9, Mi-171
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|-
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|}
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=== Chengdu MRAF===
 
=== Chengdu MRAF===
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft''
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|-
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! 4th Transport Division !! Qionglai !!
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|-
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| 10th Air Regiment || Guiyang/Leizhuang || Y-8C, Y-9
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|-
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| 10th Air Regiment (det) || Qionglai || Y-7H
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|-
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| 11th Air Regiment || Luzhou || Y-7
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|-
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| 12th Air Regiment || Qionglai || Mi-17v5, Y-7, An-26
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|-
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! 33rd Fighter Division !! Chaongqing Shashiyi !!
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|-
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| 97th Air Regiment || Dazu || J-7E, JJ-7A
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|-
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| 98th Air Regiment || Chaongqing Shashiyi || J-11, Su-27UBK
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|-
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! 44th Fighter Division !! Mengzi !!
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|-
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| 130th Air Regiment || Mengzi || J-7EH
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| 131st Air Regiment || Luliang || J-10A/AS
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| 132nd Air Regiment || Luliang || J-7B
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! Chengdu MR Liaison Unit !! !!
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| Independent Transport Regiment || Chengdu || Y-5, Y-7, Z-9, Mi-171
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Latest revision as of 12:58, 18 February 2015


People's Liberation Army Air Force - Aviation Branch - Order of Battle, 2012


Introduction


The PLAAF is organised in six branches:

  • Aviation (Hankongbing)
  • Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Gaoshepaobing)
  • Surface-to-Air Missiles (Dikong daodanbing)
  • Radar Troops (Leidabing)
  • Airborne Units (Kongjiangbing)
  • Communication Troops (Tongxinbing)

This page provides an insight into the organisation and structure of the Aviation Branch, and its elements operating combat and combat support aircraft. Please note that Flying Schools have been omitted.

Structured along PLA lines, the Aviation Branch is organised into seven Military Region Air Force (MRAF) mirroring the PLA's Military Regions.

MR

Each MRAF exercises control over its subordinated units via Command Posts (CP).

MRAF Command Posts
Shenyang Changchun, Dalian
Beijing Datong, Tangshan
Lanzhou Hetian (or Hotan), Ürümqi and Xi'ian
Nanjing Fuzhou, Shangai, Zhangzhou
Guangzhou Nanning, Wuhan
Jinan No CP
Chengdu Kunming, Lhasa

Each CP controls a number of subordinated ground-based units, including SAM brigades and regiments, AAA regiments, radar, communications and other support units, as well as several Air Divisions (ADs).

In standard PLAAF terminology, the Aviation branch is usually described as consisting of the following type of units:

  • Fighter (Jianjiji)
  • Ground attack (Qiangjiji)
  • Bomber (Hongzhaji)
  • Transport (Yunshuji)
  • Reconnaissance (Zhenchaji)

Generally, the PLAAF's AD are specialized in their tasks and each usually control 2 or 3 Air Regiments (ARs) equipped with the same type of aircraft or at least with the same role and purpose. Usually, each AR occupies its own air base and thus is broadly equivalent to a US Air Force Wing. It is further subdivided into two or three Fight Groups operating between 8 and 10 aircraft. At the lowest rung of the PLAAF's chain of command are Flying Squadrons controlling between 2 and 4 aircraft.

The authorized strength for a Fighter or a Ground-Attack regiment is 24 aircraft and 40 pilots, while for a bomber or transport regiment it is 18 aircraft and 30 crewmembers.

Direct-reporting units


Essentially equipped with transport aircraft, these units report directly to the PLA and the PLAAF Headquarters.

Unit Base Aircraft Remarks
15th Airborne Army Xiaogan HQ; Formerly 15th Airborne Corps
43rd Airborne Division Kaifeng uses aircraft of the Kaifeng-based 37th Regiment
44th Airborne Division
  • 6th Transport Regiment
  • Helicopter Dadui
 Guangshui-Yingshan
  • Y-5, Y-7, Y-8
  • Z-9WA
  • Established 3 July 2011
45th Airborne Division
  •  ?? Transport Regiment
  • Helicopter Dadui
 Xiaogan
  • Y-5, Y-7
  • Z8KA, Z-9WE
  • Formerly based at Huangpi
34th Transport Division Shahe HQ; VIP Transportation
100th Air Regiment (det) Shahe Y-7, EC225, AS.332L-1 Helicopter and light transport detachment
100th Air Regiment Xiqiao CRJ200, CRJ700, 737
101st Air Regiment Xingtai-Shahe Y-7, Y-7G
102nd Air Regiment Beijing-Nanyuan Tu-154M, Tu-154MD, 737-3Q8, Learjet 35A CUA Regiment (?) reports directly to HQAF
Strategic UAV Scout Force Shahe BZK-005, BZK-009 Operational


Shenyang MRAF

Shenyang MR
Unit Base Aircraft
1st Fighter Division Anshan
1st Air Regiment Anshan J-11B/BS
2nd Air Regiment Chifeng J-10A/AS
3rd Air Regiment Anshan J-8F/JJ-7A
11th Ground-Attack Division Siping
31st Air Regiment Siping JH-7A
32nd Air Regiment Dalian Sanshilipu Q-5
33rd Air Regiment Anshan Q-5/Q-5J
16th Specialized Division Shenyang Yu Hung Tun
46th Air Regiment (Reco) Shenyang Yu Hung Tun JZ-8F, JZ-6, JJ-7A
47th Air Regiment (EW) Shenyang Yu Hung Tun Y-8C, Y-8CB, Y-8G
48th Air Regiment (EW) Shenyang Yu Hung Tun Y-7-100
21st Fighter Division Qiqihar
61st Air Regiment Yanji/Chaoyangchuan J-7E, JJ-7A
62nd Air Regiment Qiqihar J-8DH/H/F, JJ-7A
63rd Air Regiment Mudanjiang-Hailang J-7H, JJ-7A
Dalian Base Dandong
88th Brigade Dandong J-7E
89th Brigade Pulandian J-11B/BS
90th Brigade Wafangdian Q-5D, Q-5J
91st Brigade Liuhe J-7B
Shenyang MR Liaison Unit
Independent Transport Regiment Shenyang-Dongta Y-5, Y-7

Beijing MRAF

Shenyang MR
Unit Base Aircraft
7th Fighter Division Zhangjiakou
19th Air Regiment Zhangjiakou J-11B/Su-27SK/UBK
20th Air Regiment Tangshan J-7B/J-7A
21st Air Regiment yangging Yongning J-7B/J-7A
15th Ground-Attack Division Datong-Huaireng
43rd Air Regiment Datong-Huairen J-10A/AS
44th Air Regiment Hohhot-Bikeqi J-7G,JJ-7A
45th Air Regiment Qizhou-Dingxian Q-5B/C/L/J
24th Fighter Division Tianjin Yangcun
Ba Yi (1 August) Tianjin Yangcun J-10AY/SY
70th Air Regiment Zunhua J-7G,JJ-7A
71st Air Regiment
72nd Air Regiment Tianjin Tangcun J-10A/AS
Beijing MR Liaison Unit
Independent Transport Regiment Shahe Y-5, Y-7
Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) Cangzhou-Cangxian
1st FTTC Regiment Gucheng J-10A/AS, JL-9
2nd FTTC Regiment Cangzhou-Cangxian J-7E, J-8D/F, JL-9
3rd FTTC Regiment Cangzhou-Cangxian Su-30MKK

Lanzhou MRAF

Unit Base Aircraft
6th Fighter Division Yinchuan
16th Air Regiment Yinchuan J-11B
17th Air Regiment Jiuquan J-7B
18th Air Regiment Lintaog J-7H
36th Bomber Division Lintong
106th Aerial Survey Regiment Hanzhong Chenggu Y-8H
107th Air Regiment Lintong H-6H
108th Air Regiment Wugong H-6M
Air Force Test Regiment Dingxin Various
China Flight Test Establishment Xi'an Yanliang Various
Ürümqi Base Ürümqi
109th Brigade Changju J-8F
109th Brigade Wulumuqi J-7B
109th Brigade Korla Xinhiang J-11B
Unknown Brigade Malan JH-7A
Lanzhou MR Liaison Unit
Independent Transport Regiment Lanzhou Y-7

- Air Force Test Regiment is often called Special Missile Testing Unit (SMTU).
- The 107th Air Regiment have a nuclear deterrent role.

Nanjing MRAF

Unit Base Aircraft
3rd Fighter Division Wuhu
7th Air Regiment Wuhu J-7E
8th Air Regiment Changxing J-10A
9th Air Regiment Wuhu Su-30MKK
10th Bomber Division Anqing
28th Air Regiment Anqing North H-6H
29th Air Regiment Nanjing Dajiaochang H-6H
30th EW Regiment Nanjing Dajiaochang Y-8G
14th Fighter Division Nanchang Xiangtang
40th Air Regiment Nanchang Xiangtang J-11A
41st Air Regiment Wuyishan J-11B
42nd Air Regiment Zhangshu J-7E
26th Special Mission Division Wuxi Shuofang
76th EW Regiment Wuxi Shuofang Y-8W, KJ-2000
77th Air Regiment Nanjing Daiiaochang Y-7H
78th SAR Regiment Nanjing Tushan Z-8K
28th Ground-Attack Division Hangzhou Jinqiao
82nd Air Regiment Hangzhou Jinqiao Q-5D
83rd Air Regiment Hangzhou Jinqiao JH-7A
84th Air Regiment Jiaxing JH-7A
Shanghai Base Quzhou
78th Brigade Shanghai Chongming J-8F
85th Brigade Quzhou Su-30MKK
86th Brigade Rugao J-7E
93rd Brigade Suzhou JZ-8F
Unmanned Attack Brigade
1st Dadui Liancheng Longyan Guanzhi J-6 drone
2nd Dadui Yangtang Li J-6 drone
3rd Dadui Wuyishan J-6 drone
4th Dadui Ji-an Taihe Liancheng J-6 drone
5th Dadui Fuzhou J-6 drone

Guangzhou MRAF

Unit Base Aircraft
2nd Fighter Division Suixi
4th Air Regiment Foshan J-8D, JJ-7A
5th Air Regiment Guilin J-10A/AS
6th Air Regiment Suixi Su-27SK/UBK, J-11A
8th Bomber Division Leiyang
22nd Air Regiment Shaodong H-6H
23rd Air Regiment Leiyang H-6H, HU-6
24th Air Regiment Leiyang H-6K
9th Fighter Division Shantou NE
25th Air Regiment Shaoguang J-7EH
26th Air Regiment Huizhou-Huiyang J-10A/AS
27th Air Regiment Shantou NE J-7B
13th Transport Division Wuhan-Paozhuwan
37th Air Regiment Kaifeng Y-8C
38th Air Regiment Wuhan-Yangluo Y-7, An-26
39th Air Regiment Dangyang Il-76MD
18th Fighter Division Changsha
52nd Air Regiment Wuhan-Shanpo J-7B
53rd Air Regiment Laohekou J-7B, JJ-7A
54th Air Regiment Changsha Su-30MKK
Hong Kong Garrison Hong Kong/Shek Kong Z-9B/WH, Z-8KH
Nanning Base Nanning Wuxu
124th Brigade Bose Tianyang J-7H
125th Brigade Nanning-Wuxu J-7H
126th Brigade Liuzhou J-7H
Unknown Brigade  ?  ?

Jinan MRAF


The smallest of the seven major PLAAF organisations and the least well known. It is not know to have any official CP within its structure, and its purpose is somewhat unclear: some sources even indicate that teh forces assigned to it are considered a strategic reserve.

Unit Base Aircraft
5th Ground-Attack Division Weifang-Weixian
13th Air Regiment Weifang-Weixian Q-5D/L/J
14th Air Regiment Zhuzheng Q-5C/L
15th Air Regiment Weifang-Weixian JH-7A
12th Fighter Division Jinan
34th Air Regiment Wendeng H-6H
35th Air Regiment Gaomi J-8II
36th Air Regiment Jinan J-7B
19th Fighter Division Jining
55th Air Regiment Jining J-11, Su-27SK/UBK
56th Air Regiment Zengzhou J-7B
57th Air Regiment Shangqiu J-7B
Jinan MR Liaison Unit Jinan
Independent Transport Regiment Jinan Y-5, Y-7
Independent Transport Regiment Jinan Z-9, Mi-171

Chengdu MRAF

Unit Base Aircraft
4th Transport Division Qionglai
10th Air Regiment Guiyang/Leizhuang Y-8C, Y-9
10th Air Regiment (det) Qionglai Y-7H
11th Air Regiment Luzhou Y-7
12th Air Regiment Qionglai Mi-17v5, Y-7, An-26
33rd Fighter Division Chaongqing Shashiyi
97th Air Regiment Dazu J-7E, JJ-7A
98th Air Regiment Chaongqing Shashiyi J-11, Su-27UBK
44th Fighter Division Mengzi
130th Air Regiment Mengzi J-7EH
131st Air Regiment Luliang J-10A/AS
132nd Air Regiment Luliang J-7B
Chengdu MR Liaison Unit
Independent Transport Regiment Chengdu Y-5, Y-7, Z-9, Mi-171

Source

Rupprecht A. & Cooper T. (2012), "Modern Chinese Warplanes: Combat Aircraft and Units of the Chinese Air Force and Naval Aviation", Casemate Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-9854554-0-8.

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