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=== Introduction ===
 
=== Introduction ===
 
In terms of organisation, the PLAAF is distributed in no fewer than six branches:
 
In terms of organisation, the PLAAF is distributed in no fewer than six branches:
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* Aviation (hankongbing)
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* Aviation (Hankongbing)
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* Anti-Aircraft Artillery (gaoshepaobing)
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* Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Gaoshepaobing)
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* Surface-to-Air Missiles (dikong daodanbing)
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* Surface-to-Air Missiles (Dikong daodanbing)
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* Radar Troops (leidabing)
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* Radar Troops (Leidabing)
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* Airborne Units (kongjiangbing)
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* Airborne Units (Kongjiangbing)
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* Communication Troops (tongxinbing)
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* 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.
 
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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In standard PLAAF terminology, the Aviation branch is usually described as consisting of the following type of units:
 
In standard PLAAF terminology, the Aviation branch is usually described as consisting of the following type of units:
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* Fighter (jianjiji)
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* Fighter (Jianjiji)
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* Ground attack (qiangjiji)
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* Ground attack (Qiangjiji)
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* Bomber (hongzhaji)
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* Bomber (Hongzhaji)
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* Transport (yunshuji)
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* Transport (Yunshuji)
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* Reconnaissance (zhenchaji)  
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* 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.
 
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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=== Shenyang Military Region Air Force===
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=== Shenyang MRAF===
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=== Beijing Military Region Air Force===
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{| class="wikitable"
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=== Lanzhou Military Region Air Force===
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=== Nanjing Military Region Air Force===
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! ''Unit'' !! ''Base'' !! ''Aircraft'' !! ''Remarks''
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=== Guangzhou Military Region Air Force===
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=== Jinan Military Region Air Force===
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! 1st Fighter Division !! Anshan !!  !! HQ
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=== Chengdu Military Region Air Force===
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| 1st Air Regiment || Anshan || J-11B/BS ||
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| 2nd Air Regiment || Chifeng || J-10A/AS ||
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| 3rd Air Regiment || Anshan || J-8F/JJ-7A ||
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! 11th Ground-Attack Division !! Siping !!  !! HQ
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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 !!  !! HQ
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| 46th Air Regiment || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || JZ-8F, JZ-6, JJ-7A || Reconnaissance
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| 47th Air Regiment || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || Y-8C, Y-8CB, Y-8G || EW
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| 48th Air Regiment || Shenyang Yu Hung Tun || Y-7-100 || EW
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! 21st Fighter Division !! Qiqihar !!  !! HQ
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| 61st Air Regiment || Yanji / Chaoyangchuan || J-7E, JJ-7A ||
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| 62nd Air Regiment || Qiqihar || J-8DH/H/F, JJ-7A ||
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| 63rd Air Regiment || Mudanjiang-Hailang || J-7H, JJ-7A ||
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! Air Force Aviation University !!  !!  !! Flight instructor and Basic Flight Training Base
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| 1st Training Regiment || Changchun-Dafangshen || CJ-6A? ||
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| 2nd Training Regiment || Changchun-Datun || CJ-6 ||
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| 3rd Training Regiment || Changchun-Dafangshen || CJ-6 ||
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| 4th Training Regiment || Jinzhou North / Fuxin || CJ-6 || Sky Wing Flight Demonstration Team
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|}
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=== Beijing MRAF===
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=== Lanzhou MRAF===
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=== Nanjing MRAF===
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=== Guangzhou MRAF===
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=== Jinan MRAF===
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=== Chengdu MRAF===
  
  
 
=Source=
 
=Source=
 
Rupprecht A. & Cooper T. (2012), "Modern Chinese Warplanes: Combat Aircraft and Units of the Chinese Air Force and Naval Aviation", Casemate Publishers, [https://books.google.com/books?id=tWOtMAEACAAJ ISBN: 978-0-9854554-0-8].
 
Rupprecht A. & Cooper T. (2012), "Modern Chinese Warplanes: Combat Aircraft and Units of the Chinese Air Force and Naval Aviation", Casemate Publishers, [https://books.google.com/books?id=tWOtMAEACAAJ ISBN: 978-0-9854554-0-8].

Revision as of 20:32, 2 January 2015

PLAAF - Aviation Branch - Order of Battle, 2012

Introduction

In terms of organisation, the PLAAF is distributed in no fewer than 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. Structured along PLA lines, the Aviation Branch is organised into seven Military Region Air Force (MRAF) mirroring the PLA's Military Regions.

  1. Shenyang
  2. Beijing
  3. Lanzhou
  4. Nanjing
  5. Guangzhou
  6. Jinan
  7. Chengdu


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.

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

Unit Base Aircraft Remarks
1st Fighter Division Anshan HQ
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 HQ
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 HQ
46th Air Regiment Shenyang Yu Hung Tun JZ-8F, JZ-6, JJ-7A Reconnaissance
47th Air Regiment Shenyang Yu Hung Tun Y-8C, Y-8CB, Y-8G EW
48th Air Regiment Shenyang Yu Hung Tun Y-7-100 EW
21st Fighter Division Qiqihar HQ
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
Air Force Aviation University Flight instructor and Basic Flight Training Base
1st Training Regiment Changchun-Dafangshen CJ-6A?
2nd Training Regiment Changchun-Datun CJ-6
3rd Training Regiment Changchun-Dafangshen CJ-6
4th Training Regiment Jinzhou North / Fuxin CJ-6 Sky Wing Flight Demonstration Team

Beijing MRAF

Lanzhou MRAF

Nanjing MRAF

Guangzhou MRAF

Jinan MRAF

Chengdu MRAF

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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