Gaz Tigr - Russian Air Force use?

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A question for the Russian vehicle experts on here.

Do the Russian AF operate the Gaz Tigr family and if so do they carry any markings or colour schemes that identify them as AF vehicles rather than Army ones?

I recently completed an Oshkosh M-ATV in USAF Security Forces markings and as I have a Tigr in the stash, I was considering doing an equivalent type of vehicle.

Thanks,
John

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I’m not an expert, but I’m Russian.
I was unable to find a direct indication of the use of this vehicle in the Russian military space forces. This does not mean that they are not used in aviation. They just don’t have a specific purpose there.
I also couldn’t find any special markings for the 1/35 scale models. Is this the scale that interests you?
There are decal sets for Military Police (Syria) and Military Vehicle Police.

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There are two sets for a special military operation.

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And one more set for the demining center, militsiya (police until 2011), police and riot police.

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Wikipedia states that there are no GAZ Tigr in service with the Russian Airforce.

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Thanks for your reply Salekhard.
I am going through a phase of building models that relate to airfields (fuel tankers. service vehicles etc) so I was looking for a reason to build the Tigr in air force markings.

Thanks also for the information on the markings. However, I build in 1/48 scale (currently working on a Ural 4320 APA truck from Kittyhawk) and the Tigr is the kit from Suyata. The Military Police markings in red or blue are something I was already considering if I can’t find build it as an air force vehicle. I think I may have to design the decals myself because I can’t find any aftermarket sets in 1/48 scale.

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Yes, I could have guessed the scale myself! In it the situation is even worse than in 1/35.

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Salekhard,
What are the quality of these decals like?
Thanks

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I personally have not yet used their products.
There are no negative reviews on the page on the Russian social network VKontakte, where anyone can write anything. True, there are few positive ones, mostly questions and reactions to the release of new products. But here are the answers to the essence of the question: “Thanks ASK for the excellent decal. Excellent welding, thin backing, durable."

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Thanks, I’ve got the Xact kit in the stash.

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Very nice markings !!!

I’ll have to get a few more kits now :smile:

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