Army Aviation
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation (IRIAA) is the air arm of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. The Army operates 188 airplanes and 527 helicopters, although it is not known how much of this inventory is actually operational.
| Aircraft | Type | Versions | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Commander | utility transport | 690 | 50 | |
| Bell 205 | light-lift utility helicopter | AB 205/Shabaviz 2-75 | 250 | built by Agusta and Panha |
| Bell 206 JetRanger | utility helicopter | AB 206A/Shabaviz 2061 | 65 | built by Agusta and Panha |
| Bell 214 | medium-lift transport helicopter | 214A | 85 | |
| Bell AH-1J Sea Cobra | attack helicopter | AH-1J/Panha 2091 | 202 Read more about this topic: Equipment Of The Iranian Army Famous quotes containing the word army:“It is necessary to turn political crisis into armed crisis by performing violent actions that will force those in power to transform the military situation into a political situation. That will alienate the masses, who, from then on, will revolt against the army and the police and blame them for this state of things.” |