Iran Army unveils chopper gear
The airborne division of Iran’s Army Ground Force on Monday unveiled a series of homegrown equipment, extending the capabilities of its helicopters.
In a ceremony in Tehran, high-ranking army officials unveiled the latest achievements of the young experts serving in the Ground Force’s Airborne Unit, Tasnim News Agency reported.
The major item put on display in the event was a missile dubbed ‘Shafaq’ (Twilight), which is mounted on military helicopters.
The homegrown airlaunched missile can hit targets within a range of eight to 12 kilometers.
Another highlight of the ceremony was the launch of a program to equip all airborne unit choppers with nightvision cameras, which would enhance aircraft capabilities in nocturnal military missions.
Also highlighted at the event was the accomplishment of a plan to arm all reconnaissance, logistical and transportation helicopters of the unit with rocket-launchers and heavy machine guns.
Iranian military experts and technicians have in recent years made great headway in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient in the arms sphere.