NightRaven1's avatar
yep good old frog

actually iranian 212s in very good shapes parts and fuselages coming from many countries in black market !
EAMR262's avatar
Still, they are old machines, and more soon that late will need a replacement. If it wasn't for that stupid embargo, the UH-60 would be the optimal choice.
NightRaven1's avatar
1st of all helicopter dont have massive G forces on them like airplanes so there fuselage wont get tired even if they fly for like 30 years beside iran helicopter industry is best in middle east
2nd iran have big number of Bell-214s with build only for iran and it's been called Bell-214 THE ESFEHAN ( one f the cities in iran ) and they are still in line of production in Esfehan !
EAMR262's avatar
Well, I did knew about the first one, but the second one I had no idea! Although considering the work your country has done with their F-5, and specially the Azarakhsh and Saeqeh, it should come as not surprise.