Iran produces advanced combat helicopter: official
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Sept 21, IRNA -- Iran is producing advanced combat helicopters for the aviation service of the ground forces.
Commander of aviation service of the ground forces Brigadier Gen. Hooshang Yari made the remarks in an interview with IRNA.
Yari said the Iranian specialists are taking advantage of the advanced technologies in manufacturing the helicopter.
Citing the advances made in manufacturing helicopters compared to the former models produced by Iran, he said that Iranian designers have developed the technology to increase engine power of the helicopters.
The official noted that the combat choppers are carrying automatic machineguns and are capable to operate in land and sea-based missions.
The commander expressed hope to accomplish production line of the combat choppers soon.
Iran has already taken steps to manufacture spare parts for its military equipment in different specialized fields and is currently self-sufficient in this respect,” the official stated.
“Iranian helicopters can fly higher than 12 feet,” he added.
The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran's ground forces are working to boost preparedness to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity and deterrence capabilities to thwart unequal wars like Iraq, Afghanistan and conflicts in the Balkans.
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