Iran has one of the greatest air fleets in the region

Commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari: With the efforts of the military youth, more than 882 helicopters are produced domestically, and we have one of the largest air fleets in the region.

News ID: 84752

Date: 08 July 2024 - 15:09

TEHRAN (defapress) – "Everyone knows that the aviation unit has a close relationship with the industry, and with the efforts of scientists and young employees, more than 882 helicopters are produced domestically, and we have one of the largest air fleets in the region", General Heidari.

“The Army Aviation is today on the edge of technology, and its weapons and special equipment cannot be compared with those [it possessed] during the Sacred Defense” against the former Iraqi regime’s war on Iran in the 1980s, he said.

General Heidari added: By equipping the helicopters with strategic missiles, which have a range of 200 kilometers, and night vision cameras, our helicopters are working day and night to serve people in various areas of rescue and air rescue in floods, earthquakes, and critical situations.