Military Aviation Digest — Week 48, 2022

Week 48, 2022 · 28 Nov – 4 Dec 2022

Between 28 November and 4 December 2022, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 3 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types. Russia was the most active air force this week with 2 events.

3events  ·  3lost/retired  ·  2countries  ·  3aircraft types

Mon
28 Nov
Tue
29 Nov
Thu
1 Dec
Fri
2 Dec
Sat
3 Dec

Detailed event log

Date Country Aircraft Change Context
4 Dec 🇷🇺 Russia Ka-52 -1 active Was shot down by the Ukrainian Dnieper anti-aircraft missile brigade, killing both pilots.
Russia-Ukraine War
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4 Dec 🇷🇺 Russia Su-24 -1 active Su-24M remains were found near Klesheyevka; both pilots died.
Russia-Ukraine War
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30 Nov 🇺🇦 Ukraine Mi-8 -1 active Mi-8MTS remains were recorded in Zaporihzia, Ukraine; date of the shootdown is unknown, the crew likely survived.
Russia-Ukraine War
en.wikipedia.org

Frequently Asked Questions

How many military aviation events happened in week 48 of 2022?
3 air force events were recorded between 28 November–4 December 2022, spanning 2 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
3 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 3 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Russia recorded the most events in week 48 of 2022, with 2 reported inventory changes.