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'''Kansk-Dalny '''is an air base in [[Russia]] located 9&nbsp;km south of [[Kansk]]. It is a fighter base with about 10 remote revetments.
'''Kansk-Dalny '''is an air base in [[Russia]] located 9&nbsp;km south of [[Kansk]]. It is a fighter base with about 10 remote revetments.

The base is home to the '''712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment''' which flies the [[Mikoyan MiG-31]] (NATO: Foxhound) under the '''21st Composite Aviation Division'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scramble.nl/planning/orbats/russian-federation/russian-federation-aerospace-forces#UNKN499|title= Kansk (UNKN)|publisher=Scramble.nl|access-date=6 December 2022}}</ref>

[[File:NASA FIRMS 2024-10-13 Kansk 2.57km.png|thumb|[[NASA]]'s [[Fire Information for Resource Management System|FIRMS]] shows runway 06/24 to be 2.57&nbsp;km]]
{{Asof|2024}} satellite imagery shows runway 06/24 to be 2.57&nbsp;km.<!-- The satellite imagery measurement tool has dekameter precision --->


==Station history==
==Station history==
Kansk has been the longtime base of the [[712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment]], flying the [[Mikoyan MiG-31]]. The regiment flew [[MiG-17]] aircraft during the 1970s, [[MiG-25]], [[Su-15|Su-15TM]] [[aircraft]] during the 1980s and MiG-31 aircraft during the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web| title = Aviatsiya PVO | publisher = Aviabaza KPOI | url = https://airbase.ru/squad/russia/avpvo/ }}</ref><ref>{{cite book| title = Air Power Analysis: Russian Federation | last = Butowski | first = Pyotr | publisher = AIRtime Publishing, Inc | year = 2004 }}</ref> In 2009 the regiment was retitled the 6979th Air Base but in 2015 returned to its previous designation. Kansk-Dalny was originally an unpaved runway until it was modernized in 1975 with the construction of a concrete runway, taxiways and revetments as a result of the conversion of the 712th Guards to the [[Sukhoi Su-15TM]]. The 712th Guards were previously based at Kansk-Tsentralny,{{Sfn|Pichugin|2015|pp=8–9}} an old 2000m runway, with no taxiways that exists between the city and airfield, closed in the 1990s.
The [[712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment]] arrived at Kansk in 1959. The 712th Guards were previously based at Kansk-Tsentralny,{{Sfn|Pichugin|2015|pp=8–9}} an old 2000m runway, with no taxiways that exists between the city and airfield, closed in the 1990s.The regiment flew [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17]] (NATO: Fresco) aircraft during the 1970s, [[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25]] (NATO: Foxbat), [[Sukhoi Su-15]]TM (NATO: Flagon) [[aircraft]] during the 1980s and [[Mikoyan MiG-31]] (ASCC "Foxhound") aircraft during the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web| title = Aviatsiya PVO | publisher = Aviabaza KPOI | url = https://airbase.ru/squad/russia/avpvo/ }}; {{cite book| title = Air Power Analysis: Russian Federation | last = Butowski | first = Pyotr | publisher = AIRtime Publishing, Inc | year = 2004 }}</ref>


In 2009 the regiment was retitled the 6979th Air Base but in 2015 returned to its previous designation. Kansk-Dalny was originally an unpaved runway until it was modernized in 1975 with the construction of a concrete runway, taxiways and revetments as a result of the conversion of the 712th Guards to the [[Sukhoi Su-15TM]].
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In December 2012, six [[MiG-31|MiG-31BM]] modernized fighter jets entered service with the Kansk Aviation Group.<ref>[https://tvzvezda.ru/news/forces/content/201212261001-ngt4.htm Pilots of the Kansk Air Group master the modified MiG-31BM aircraft]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vpk.name/news/82134_aviagruppa_kansk_cvo_polnostyu_perevooruzhena_na_modernizirovannyie_istrebiteliperehvatchiki_mig31bm.html|title=Авиагруппа "Канск" ЦВО полностью перевооружена на модернизированные истребители-перехватчики МиГ-31БМ - ВПК.name|accessdate=2013-01-10|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118214346/https://vpk.name/news/82134_aviagruppa_kansk_cvo_polnostyu_perevooruzhena_na_modernizirovannyie_istrebiteliperehvatchiki_mig31bm.html|url-status=live|archivedate=2013-01-18}}</ref> The 712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment is tasked with the air defense of key locations in its area of responsibility.


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In December 2012, six [[Mikoyan MiG-31|MiG-31BM]] modernized fighter jets entered service with the Kansk Aviation Group.<ref>[https://tvzvezda.ru/news/forces/content/201212261001-ngt4.htm Pilots of the Kansk Air Group master the modified MiG-31BM aircraft]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vpk.name/news/82134_aviagruppa_kansk_cvo_polnostyu_perevooruzhena_na_modernizirovannyie_istrebiteliperehvatchiki_mig31bm.html|title=Авиагруппа "Канск" ЦВО полностью перевооружена на модернизированные истребители-перехватчики МиГ-31БМ - ВПК.name|date=10 January 2013 |accessdate=2013-01-10|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118214346/https://vpk.name/news/82134_aviagruppa_kansk_cvo_polnostyu_perevooruzhena_na_modernizirovannyie_istrebiteliperehvatchiki_mig31bm.html|url-status=live|archivedate=2013-01-18}}</ref> The 712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment is tasked with the air defense of key locations in its area of responsibility.
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From the mid-1980s to 1994, the 15th Separate Aviation Rescue Detachment (OASO), equipped with the [[Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge]], [[Mi-8T]], and [[An-12 | An-12BP]], was based at the airfield.


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From the mid-1980s to 1994, the 15th Separate Aviation Rescue Detachment (OASO), equipped with the [[Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge]], [[Mil Mi-8]]T (NATO: Hip), and [[Antonov An-12]]BP (NATO: Cub), was based at the airfield.
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The 662nd Training Regiment of the 22nd Air Gunners and Radio Operators School (Military Unit Number 15435) was also based at the airfield until the mid-1990s, operating the [[Aero L-39 Albatros|L-39]], [[Antonov An-2|An-2]], and [[Antonov An-24|An-24VSR]].

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The 662nd Training Regiment (Military Unit Number 15435) of the [[Barnaul Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots]] was also based at the airfield until the mid-1990s, operating the [[Aero L-39 Albatros]], the [[Antonov An-2]] (NATO: Colt), and the [[Antonov An-24]]VSR (NATO: Coke) radio operator training aircraft.


== Accidents and incidents ==
== Accidents and incidents ==
* In April 2008, a serious accident occurred. At the 21st minute of the flight, at an altitude of 16,213 m and a true speed of 2,414&nbsp;km / h, the folding part of the lantern of the first cockpit, in which Lieutenant Colonel Kozitsky KN was located, broke down and depressurized both cabins [[aircraft]]. The crew took actions to reduce speed and altitude in extremely low temperatures (below −55 [[degrees Celsius]]), and then made a safe landing at the airfield. For the courage and high professionalism shown, the crew consisting of [[lieutenant colonel]] of Vladimir Prikhodko and Konstantin Kozitsky was presented with state awards.<ref>[https://pda.avia.ru/news/?id=1210942472 Air Force Command submitted to the awards of lieutenant colonels V. Prikhodko and K. Kozitsky for saving the plane after depressurization]</ref>
* In April 2008, during a flight at an altitude of 16,213 m and a true speed of 2,414&nbsp;km / h, the folding part of the lantern of the first cockpit, in which Lieutenant Colonel Kozitsky KN was located, broke down and depressurized both cabins [[aircraft]]. The crew reduced speed and altitude in extremely low temperatures (below −55 [[degrees Celsius]]), and then made a safe landing at the airfield. For the courage and high professionalism shown, the crew consisting of [[lieutenant colonel]] of Vladimir Prikhodko and Konstantin Kozitsky was presented with state awards.<ref>[https://pda.avia.ru/news/?id=1210942472 Air Force Command submitted to the awards of lieutenant colonels V. Prikhodko and K. Kozitsky for saving the plane after depressurization]</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of military airbases in Russia]]
* [[List of regiments of the Russian Air Force]]
* [[List of regiments of the Russian Air Force]]


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=== Bibliography ===
=== Bibliography ===

* {{Cite magazine |last=Pichugin |first=Dmitry |date=May 2015 |title=712-й гвардейский Черновицкий ордена Кутузова III степени истребительный авиационный полк |magazine=Aviatsiya i kosmonavtika |language=ru |pages=2–17}}
* {{Cite magazine |last=Pichugin |first=Dmitry |date=May 2015 |title=712-й гвардейский Черновицкий ордена Кутузова III степени истребительный авиационный полк |magazine=Aviatsiya i kosmonavtika |language=ru |pages=2–17}}
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[[Category:Soviet Air Force bases]]
[[Category:Air force installations of the Soviet Union]]
[[Category:Soviet Air Defence Force bases]]
[[Category:Soviet Air Defence Force bases]]
[[Category:Russian Air Force bases|Kansk]]
[[Category:Russian Air Force bases|Kansk]]
[[Category:Airports in Krasnoyarsk Krai]]
[[Category:Airports in Krasnoyarsk Krai]]
[[Category:Air defense]]
[[Category:Military installations established in the 1950s]]


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Latest revision as of 17:30, 8 December 2024

Kansk
Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Krai in Russia
Satellite imagery of Kansk air base
Kansk is located in Krasnoyarsk Krai
Kansk
Kansk
Shown within Krasnoyarsk Krai
Kansk is located in Russia
Kansk
Kansk
Kansk (Russia)
Coordinates56°7′24″N 95°39′48″E / 56.12333°N 95.66333°E / 56.12333; 95.66333
TypeAir Base
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorRussian Aerospace Forces
Site history
Built1959 (1959)
In use1959 - present
Airfield information
IdentifiersICAO: XNKG
Elevation316 metres (1,037 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
06/24 2,566 metres (8,419 ft) Concrete

Kansk-Dalny is an air base in Russia located 9 km south of Kansk. It is a fighter base with about 10 remote revetments.

The base is home to the 712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment which flies the Mikoyan MiG-31 (NATO: Foxhound) under the 21st Composite Aviation Division.[1]

NASA's FIRMS shows runway 06/24 to be 2.57 km

As of 2024 satellite imagery shows runway 06/24 to be 2.57 km.

Station history

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The 712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment arrived at Kansk in 1959. The 712th Guards were previously based at Kansk-Tsentralny,[2] an old 2000m runway, with no taxiways that exists between the city and airfield, closed in the 1990s.The regiment flew Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 (NATO: Fresco) aircraft during the 1970s, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (NATO: Foxbat), Sukhoi Su-15TM (NATO: Flagon) aircraft during the 1980s and Mikoyan MiG-31 (ASCC "Foxhound") aircraft during the 1990s.[3]

In 2009 the regiment was retitled the 6979th Air Base but in 2015 returned to its previous designation. Kansk-Dalny was originally an unpaved runway until it was modernized in 1975 with the construction of a concrete runway, taxiways and revetments as a result of the conversion of the 712th Guards to the Sukhoi Su-15TM.

In December 2012, six MiG-31BM modernized fighter jets entered service with the Kansk Aviation Group.[4][5] The 712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment is tasked with the air defense of key locations in its area of responsibility.

From the mid-1980s to 1994, the 15th Separate Aviation Rescue Detachment (OASO), equipped with the Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge, Mil Mi-8T (NATO: Hip), and Antonov An-12BP (NATO: Cub), was based at the airfield.

The 662nd Training Regiment (Military Unit Number 15435) of the Barnaul Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots was also based at the airfield until the mid-1990s, operating the Aero L-39 Albatros, the Antonov An-2 (NATO: Colt), and the Antonov An-24VSR (NATO: Coke) radio operator training aircraft.

Accidents and incidents

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  • In April 2008, during a flight at an altitude of 16,213 m and a true speed of 2,414 km / h, the folding part of the lantern of the first cockpit, in which Lieutenant Colonel Kozitsky KN was located, broke down and depressurized both cabins aircraft. The crew reduced speed and altitude in extremely low temperatures (below −55 degrees Celsius), and then made a safe landing at the airfield. For the courage and high professionalism shown, the crew consisting of lieutenant colonel of Vladimir Prikhodko and Konstantin Kozitsky was presented with state awards.[6]

See also

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References

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Citations

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  1. ^ "Kansk (UNKN)". Scramble.nl. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  2. ^ Pichugin 2015, pp. 8–9.
  3. ^ "Aviatsiya PVO". Aviabaza KPOI.; Butowski, Pyotr (2004). Air Power Analysis: Russian Federation. AIRtime Publishing, Inc.
  4. ^ Pilots of the Kansk Air Group master the modified MiG-31BM aircraft
  5. ^ "Авиагруппа "Канск" ЦВО полностью перевооружена на модернизированные истребители-перехватчики МиГ-31БМ - ВПК.name". 10 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
  6. ^ Air Force Command submitted to the awards of lieutenant colonels V. Prikhodko and K. Kozitsky for saving the plane after depressurization

Bibliography

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  • Pichugin, Dmitry (May 2015). "712-й гвардейский Черновицкий ордена Кутузова III степени истребительный авиационный полк". Aviatsiya i kosmonavtika (in Russian). pp. 2–17.
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