Russian Airborne Forces
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| Uniform | Digital Russian Camouflage ("EMR") |
| “ | The VDV are the airborne forces of Russia, which are typically used as high-readiness mechanized infantry. | „ |
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The Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) is a playable faction featured in Squad since Version 5.0. This faction is the 12th playable faction and the tenth conventional military featured in the game.
History
The Russian Airborne Forces (Russian: Воздушно-десантные войска России, ВДВ, romanized: Vozdushno-desantnye voyska Rossii, VDV) is an independent military branch of the Russian Armed Forces, focusing on mechanized airborne warfare. It was formed in 1992 from units of the Soviet Airborne Forces that came under Russian control following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Flag
The flag that represents the Russian Airborne Forces in Squad is the Russian Airborne Forces Flag. It consists of a blue and green background with a yellow parachute and a pair of transport aircraft in the center.
Kits and equipment
Nearly all VDV weapons feature modern optics. The Squad Leader role is replaced by the Senior Rifleman, which all have access to under-barrel grenade launchers. The first Senior Rifleman kit wears iconic blue berets, and the whole faction wears blue-striped telnyashka undershirt.
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Command and Support |
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Direct Combat |
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Fire Support |
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Machine Gunner |
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In-game equipment
The Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) use a diverse set of equipment primarily developed in the post-Soviet era. The VDV offers modernized and specialized weapons, like the AK-12, AS-VAL, and SV-98M. Optics are more advanced and commonly seen than in the Russian Ground Forces.
The VDV's workhorses are highly mechanized, amphibious, airborne combat vehicles that are compact, nimble, and powerful, such as BTR-MDM, BMD-4M, and Sprut-SDM1. Their arsenal also includes the first anti-air artillery for conventional forces in-game, the BTR-ZD.
Weapons
Small Arms
- AK-12 - Short Rifle
- AS-VAL - Short Rifle
- RPK-74M - Automatic Rifle
- PKP Pecheneg - Medium Machine Gun
- SV-98M - Sniper Rifle
- MP443 Grach - Pistol
Grenades and Launchers
- RGO - Fragmentation Impact Grenade
- RDG2 - Smoke Grenade
- GP-25 - Underbarrel Grenade Launcher
- RPG-7 - Rocket Launcher
- RPG-7V2 - Rocket Launcher
Emplacements
- NSV - Heavy Machine Gun
- 9M133 Kornet - Anti-Tank Guided Missile Launcher
- Podnos 82mm - Mortar
Equipment
- AK74 Bayonet - Bayonet
- MPL50 Spade - Shovel
- TM62 - Anti-Tank Mine
- SZ-1 - Explosive
- Russian Field Binoculars - Binoculars
Vehicles
Land Vehicles
- KamAZ 5350 Transport - Truck
- KamAZ 5350 Logistics - Truck
- Tigr-M Kord - Light Vehicle
- BRDM-2 - Light Vehicle
- BTR-D Transport - Armored Personnel Carrier
- BTR-DG Logistics - Armored Personnel Carrier
- BTR-D PKM - Armored Personnel Carrier
- BTR-D Kord - Armored Personnel Carrier
- BTR-MDM - Armored Personnel Carrier
- BTR-ZD - Armored Personnel Carrier / Anti-Air Vehicle
- BMD-1M - Infantry Fighting Vehicle
- BMD-4M - Infantry Fighting Vehicle
- Sprut-SDM1 - Mobile Gun System
- T-72B3 - Main Battle Tank
Boats
- RHIB Transport - Boat
- RHIB Logistics - Boat
- RHIB PKP - Boat
- RHIB NSV - Boat
Aircarft
- Mi-8 Hip - Helicopter
- Pchela-1T UAV* - Reconnaissance Drone
- SU-25 Grach* - Close Air Support
*Commander Asset
Units
 217th Guards Airborne Regiment | |||
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| The 217th Guards Airborne Regiment serves as a specialized parachute infantry unit, dedicated to maintaining high readiness and excelling in air mobility and aerial insertions. In contrast to the air assault regiments, they operate without tank battalion support, relying instead on the rapid deployment and surprise factor of airborne insertions. Armed with well-equipped and highly trained infantry, the airborne regiments are adept at swiftly overcoming adversaries through their expertise and versatility in infantry warfare. | |||
 Air Assault |
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7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division | |||
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| Originally established during World War II, the 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division is a formidable and expansive maneuver unit within the Russian Airborne forces. Its diverse subordinate units encompass air assault, airborne, artillery, and engineer regiments. The Air Assault Regiments benefit from the support of tank battalions equipped with T-72B3 tanks, while the mechanized infantry commonly utilizes a mix of BMD and BTR variant infantry carriers, with occasional deployments of BMP-2 vehicles for added versatility. This division's rich history and comprehensive capabilities highlight its significance in the Russian military landscape. | |||
 Amphibious Assault |
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104th Tank Battalion | |||
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| The 104th Tank Battalion, a vital component of the 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division, plays a pivotal role in bolstering VDV infantry forces. Their mission is to provide essential armored support, deploying formidable assets such as the Sprut-SDM1 amphibious tank destroyer and T-72B3 main battle tanks. This battalion's capabilities enhance the overall combat effectiveness of the division, showcasing their commitment to ensuring the success of airborne and air assault operations. | |||
 Armored |
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| 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division | |||
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| Originally established during World War II, the 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division is a formidable and expansive maneuver unit within the Russian Airborne forces. Its diverse subordinate units encompass air assault, airborne, artillery, and engineer regiments. The Air Assault Regiments benefit from the support of tank battalions equipped with T-72B3 tanks, while the mechanized infantry commonly utilizes a mix of BMD and BTR variant infantry carriers, with occasional deployments of BMP-2 vehicles for added versatility. This division's rich history and comprehensive capabilities highlight its significance in the Russian military landscape. | |||
 Combined Arms |
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108th Guards Air Assault Regiment | |||
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| The VDV's 108th Guards Air Assault Regiment challenges common perceptions, functioning primarily as a high-readiness, mechanized shock infantry unit. Diverging from traditional airborne roles, this regiment is well-equipped with a combination of BMD and BTR infantry carriers, reinforced by a formidable T72-B3 tank battalion. In instances of heightened conflict, the regiment showcases its adaptability by occasionally substituting the infantry carriers with the more resilient BMP-2 vehicles. | |||
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150th Support Battalion | |||
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| The VDV's 150th Support Battalion is a key unit within the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV). Tasked with providing vital support services, this battalion ensures the readiness and effectiveness of VDV units. Their responsibilities encompass transportation, supply, maintenance, and medical support, among others, critical for sustaining airborne operations. The 150th Support Battalion plays an essential role in enhancing the VDV's combat capabilities, exemplifying their commitment to operational readiness and mission success. | |||
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Trivia
- Russian Airborne Forces was announced on the release day of Version 5.0 without any prior marketing.
Gallery
VDV release artwork
See also
References
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