28 Mar 2024
Wednesday 19 July 2017 - 17:43
Story Code : 269023

Iran showcases drones, jet trainers at Russia's MAKS-2017

MNA Iranian-manufactured drones, helicopters, and advanced jet trainers have been put on display at the 13th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017 currently underway in Moscow.


The MAKS-2017, one ofthe world's largest aviation shows established 25 years ago, is underway inZhukovsky, 40 kilometers (25 miles) south-east ofMoscow from 18July 18 to 23 July.

About 700 Russian and 180 foreign corporations and companies from36 countries including Iran are expected toparticipate inthe air show.

Iran is taking part in the event with a delegation comprising academic figures, representatives from knowledge-based companies, and officials from Iranian Aviation Technology Development HQ.

At Irans stand, 'Karrar', 'Mohajer', 'Iranian Scan Eagle' and 'Hamaseh' drones were put on display. Iran also displayed various types of ammunition and aviation weapons manufactured by the country's defense industry, including Sadid and Ghased smart, guided bombs, Dehlavieh anti-armor missile, and Azarakhsh explosive fuses.

Saba-248 and Sorena helicopters were also put on display at Irans stand.



Another notable Iranian-manufactured military equipment displayed at the Russian air show was a prototype ofKowsar advanced jet trainer, the countrys first homegrown of its kind. The jet, apart from application in pilot training courses, can be used for aerial support missions in short distances, and can also carry various weapons.

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