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In 2007, Iraq asked Iran to return some of the scores of Iraqi fighter planes that flew there ahead of the Persian Gulf War in 1991. [1] And as of 2014, Iran was receptive to the demands and was working on refurbishing an unspecified number of jets. [2] [3] In late 2014, Iran returned some of the impounded Iraqi military aircraft to Iraq. [4]
In 2007, Iraq asked Iran to return some of the scores of Iraqi fighter planes that flew there ahead of the Gulf War in 1991. [35] As of 2014, Iran was receptive to the demands and was working on refurbishing an unspecified number of jets. [36] [37] In late 2014, Iran returned 130 military aircraft to Iraq. [38]
The Yasin Trainer Jet is an Iranian-developed aircraft designed for military training purposes. On December 1, 2023, [8] the final prototype of the Yasin successfully completed its first flight, marking a significant milestone in its development and the Iranian aerospace industry. The initial version of the Yasin Trainer Jet was unveiled in 2019.
On November 3, 2018, there was a ceremony that inaugurated the launch of the Kowsar assembly line at the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries Company (HESA) with at least seven being made. [7] President Hassan Rouhani was present as he inspected the Kowsar in the Defense Industry Day event celebration [ 8 ] in Isfahan .
The aircraft can fly at 200 kilometers per hour for 10 straight hours. It can use an airstrip as short as 400 meters and covers a 1,000-kilometer combat radius. The UAV weighs 450 kilograms and can carry a payload as heavy as 100 kilograms. [40] [41] Kaman 22 (UAV)– The first wide-body combat UAV made by Iran. The aircraft can fly at a 3000 ...
Air France has opened an investigation into how a jet flying from Paris to Dubai went over Iraq as Iranian missiles fired at Israel crossed the same airspace, the airline said Wednesday.
The U.S. warships and fighter jets deploying near Israel in support of Israel are also meant to send an explicit message to Iran, say current and ex-U.S. officials.
Combat aircraft; Sukhoi Su-22: Fighter-bomber 9 [1] In July 2018, ten overhauled and modernized Su-22 fighter jets were unveiled. [2] Combat Aircraft Monthly quoted a spokesman for Iranian Aviation Industries stating "the PARS and IACI companies have been able to overhaul some 15 Su-22s, including two that were returned to Iraq". [3]