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Hungarian Special Electronic Warfare helicopter squadron
 in 1990

In 1989 the 87th Combat Helicopter Brigade fourth squadron was founded. The squadron was responsible for the electronic warfare. The special EW squadron received five Mi-17 (Mi-8MT) Hip-H cargo helicopter. The new helicopters were more powerful than the old Mi-8T Hip-C type.
Hungarian Mi-17 Hip-H cargo helicopter in Cold War, with UB-32 rocket pods. Photo: Simon László
Hungarian Mi-17 Hip-H cargo helicopter in Cold War. Photo: Viroli Elio

The Electronic Warfare squadron received two new Mi-17PP Hip-H electronic jamming helicopter and a Mi-9 Hip-G flying command post helicopter. For the transport helicopters 5-6 pieces of mobile electronic intelligence (ELINT) equipment were bought.

Due to the end of the Cold War, the Special Electronic Warfare squadron wasn’t developed further.
Hungarian Mi-17 Hip-H cargo helicopter in Warsaw Pact, Photo: Simon László
Hungarian Mi-17 Hip-H cargo helicopter in Warsaw Pact
Hungarian 87th Combat Helicopter Regiment order of battle in 1990

 
Hungarian Mi-9 Hip-G flying command post helicopter in Cold War. Photo: Nagy András collection

Hungarian Mi-9 Hip-G flying command post helicopter in Cold War. Photo: Nagy András collection
Hungarian Mi-17PP Hip-H EW electronic jamming helicopter in Szenrkirályszabadja. Photo: Nagy András collection

Hungarian Mi-17PP Hip-H EW electronic jamming helicopter in Szenrkirályszabadja. Photo: Nagy András collection

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Hungary, Cold War, Warsaw Pact, People's Republic of Hungary, Hungarian People's Army, Mi-17 Hip-H, Mi-8MT Hip-H, Mi-8T Hip-C, Mi-9 Hip-G, flying command post, Mi-17PP Hip-H EW, electronic jamming, 87th Combat Helicopter Regiment, 87th Combat Helicopter Brigade, Szentkirályszabadja

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