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Russian Airborne Forces
VDV Flag
 Theaters  N/A
 Uniform  Digital Russian Camouflage ("EMR")
“ The VDV are the airborne forces of Russia, which are typically used as high-readiness mechanized infantry. „
~ In-game description

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.

Command and Support Command Support

Primary WeaponSecondary WeaponExplosivesSmoke GrenadesMedical SuppliesAddtl. Equipment
Senior Rifleman Role squad leader
AK-12 GP-25 + 1P78, 6 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		GP-25 High Explosive, 2 rounds
RGO Fragmentation, 1 grenade		GP-25 Smoke White, 6 roundsField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
Rally Point
AK-12 GP-25 + 1P87, 7 magsGP-25 High Explosive, 2 rounds
RGO Fragmentation, 2 grenades
AK-12 GP-25, 7 mags
AS-VAL + OKP-7, 8 magsRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenadesRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenades
Lead Crewman Role lead crewman
AK-12, 4 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		—RDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
Rally Point
Vehicle Repair Tools
Lead Pilot Role lead pilot
AKS-74U, 4 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		—RDG-2 Smoke Orange, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
Rally Point
Vehicle Repair Tools
Medic Role medic
AK-12 + 1P87, 7 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGO Fragmentation, 2 grenadesRDG-2 Smoke Orange, 2 grenades
RDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenades		Field Dressing, 9 packages
Medical Kit		Field Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
AK-12 + 1P78, 6 mags—MPL50 Spade
Crewman Role crewman
AK-12, 4 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		—RDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Vehicle Repair Tools
Pilot Role pilot
AK-12, 4 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		—RDG-2 Smoke Orange, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
Vehicle Repair Tools

Direct Combat Squad Roles

Primary WeaponSecondary WeaponExplosivesSmoke GrenadesMedical SuppliesAddtl. Equipment
Rifleman Role rifleman
AK-12 + Foregrip + 1P78, 6 magsAK-74 BayonetRGO Fragmentation, 1 grenadeRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesAmmo Bag
MPL50 Spade
AK-12 + Foregrip + 1P87, 7 magsRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenadesAmmo Bag
Field Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
AK-12 + Foregrip, 7 mags
AKS-74, 7 mags
Raider Role raider
AS-VAL + OKP-7, 8 magsMP-443 Grach, 5 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGD-5 Fragmentation, 2 grenades
RGO Fragmentation, 3 grenades		RDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Automatic Rifleman Role automatic rifleman
RPK-74M + 1P78, 10 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGO Fragmentation, 1 grenadeRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesMPL50 Spade
RPK-74, 10 magsRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenadesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Recruit Role recruit
AK-12, 1 mag———Field Dressing, 1 package—

Fire Support Fire Support

Primary WeaponSecondary WeaponExplosivesSmoke GrenadesMedical SuppliesAddtl. Equipment
Automatic Rifleman Role automatic rifleman
RPK-74M + 1P78, 10 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGO Fragmentation, 1 grenadeRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesMPL50 Spade
RPK-74, 10 magsRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenadesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Grenadier Role grenadier
AK-12 GP-25 + 1P87, 7 magsAK-74 BayonetGP-25 High Explosive, 10 roundsGP-25 Smoke White, 6 roundsField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
AK-12 GP-25 + 1P78, 6 magsMPL50 Spade
Light Anti-tank Role lightantitank
AK-12 + 1P78, 6 magsAK-74 BayonetRGO Fragmentation, 1 grenade
RPG-7, Fragmentation, 2 rounds
RPG-7, High Explosive Anti-Tank, 1 round		RDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesMPL50 Spade
AK-12 + 1P87, 7 magsRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenades
RPG-7V1, Fragmentation, 2 rounds
RPG-7V1, High Explosive Anti-Tank, 2 rounds		Field Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Marksman Role marksman
AS-VAL + PSO-1-1, 7 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGO Fragmentation, 1 grenadeRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
SVD, 9 mags
VSS "Vintorez" + PSO-1-1, 7 mags
Scout Role scout
AS-VAL + OKP-7, 8 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGO Fragmentation, 2 grenadesRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Recon Drone

Specialist Specialist

Primary WeaponSecondary WeaponExplosivesSmoke GrenadesMedical SuppliesAddtl. Equipment
Sniper Role sniper
SV-98, 8 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGO Fragmentation, 1 grenadeRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Machine Gunner Role machinegunner
PKP Pecheneg, 6 magsMP-443 Grach, 4 mags
AK-74 Bayonet		RGO Fragmentation, 2 grenadesRDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Heavy Anti-tank Role heavyantitank
AK-12 + 1P87, 7 magsAK-74 BayonetRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenades
RPG-7, High Explosive Anti-Tank, 1 round
RPG-7, Tandem Heavy Anti-Tank, 1 round		RDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
AK-12, 7 magsRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenades
RPG-7V1, Fragmentation, 2 rounds
RPG-7V1, Tandem Heavy Anti-Tank, 2 rounds
Combat Engineer Role engineer
AK-12, 7 magsAK-74 BayonetRGO Fragmentation, 2 grenades
SZ-1 Explosive (30s Fuze), 1 block
TM62 Anti-Tank Mine ×3		RDG-2 Smoke White, 2 grenadesField Dressing, 2 packagesField Binoculars
MPL50 Spade
Razor Wire
Vehicle Repair Tools
Sandbags

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

Grenades and Launchers

  • RGO - Fragmentation Impact Grenade
  • RDG2 - Smoke Grenade
  • GP-25 - Underbarrel Grenade Launcher
  • RPG-7 - Rocket Launcher
  • RPG-7V2 - Rocket Launcher

Emplacements

Equipment

Vehicles

Land Vehicles

Boats

Aircarft

*Commander Asset

Units

VDV Flag 217th Guards Airborne Regiment
217th Guards Airborne Regiment
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.
Icon AirAssault
Air Assault

Specializations:

  • Addtl. Helicopters
  • Addtl. HAT roles
  • Addtl. ATGM Emplacement
Air Assault - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Air Assault - Defense
N/A N/A N/A N/A
VDV Flag 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division
7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division
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.
Icon AmphibiousAssault
Amphibious Assault

Specializations:

  • Addtl. Forward Spawn
  • Addtl. Amphibious Vehicles
Amphibious Assault - Invasion
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
VDV Flag 104th Tank Battalion
104th Tank Battalion
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.
Icon Armored
Armored

Specializations:

  • Addtl. MBTs
Armored - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Armored - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
VDV Flag 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division
7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division
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.
Icon CombinedArms
Combined Arms

Specializations:

  • Balanced Roster
Combined Arms - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Combined Arms - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Combined Arms - Offense (Medium Layer)
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
— —
Combined Arms - Defense (Medium Layer)
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
— —
Combined Arms (Small Layer)
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
— —
VDV Flag 108th Guards Air Assault Regiment
108th Guards Air Assault Regiment
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.
Icon Tracked
Mechanized

Specializations:

  • Addtl. IFVs
  • Tracked Armor Priority
Mechanized - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Mechanized - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
VDV Flag 150th Support Battalion
150th Support Battalion
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.
Icon Support
Support

Specializations:

  • Addtl. Logi Trucks
  • Addtl. ATGM Emplacement
  • Addtl. HAB
  • Enemy Intel
Support - Offense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables
Support - Defense
Vehicles Aircraft & Boats Roles & Assets Deployables


Trivia

  • Russian Airborne Forces was announced on the release day of Version 5.0 without any prior marketing.

Gallery

  • VDV release artwork
    VDV release artwork

See also

References

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