Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation
The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation (IRINA) is the air arm of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. It is one of the few air elements in any Persian Gulf navy, and has both fixed-wing aircraft and armed helicopters.
American aircraft were introduced to the inventory, in the 1960s and 1970s: with European made aircraft comprising the more modern part of the fleet.
| Aircraft | Type | Variants | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion | minesweeper/heavy-lift transport helicopter | RH-53D | 3 | |
| Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | anti-submarine warfare/medium-lift utility helicopter | ASH-3D | 10 | built by Agusta |
| Bell 412 | utility helicopter | 4 | ||
| Fokker F27 Friendship | transport aircraft | F27-400M | 4 | |
| Dassault Falcon 20 | transport aircraft/VIP transport | Mystère/Falcon 20E | 4 |
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