The MAKS-2017, one of�the world's largest aviation shows established 25 years ago, is underway in�Zhukovsky, 40 kilometers (25 miles) south-east of�Moscow from 18�July 18 to 23 July.
About 700 Russian and 180 foreign corporations and companies from�36 countries including Iran are expected to�participate in�the 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 Iran�s 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 Iran�s stand.
Another notable Iranian-manufactured military equipment displayed at the Russian air show was a prototype of��Kowsar� advanced jet trainer, the country�s 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.
