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 |
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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:“I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving.” |