Iran unveils home-made helicopter
By Trend
Iran has unveiled a new home-made lightweight helicopter during
a ceremony attended by Sorena Sattari, vice-president for Science
and Technology and Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein
Dehqan on March 7.
The eight-seat helicopter dubbed “Saba-248” was manufactured by
Iran’s defense ministry, the state-run IRINN TV reported.
Saba-248 is a twin-engine and multi-purpose helicopter which can be
used for cargo and passenger transport and in rescue
operations.
It can be employed for offshore missions and reconnaissance
operations as well.
In 2012 Iran presented two domestically made helicopters dubbed
"Panha 1" and "Panha 2."
Panha 1 is a medium-class helicopter model, capable of carrying 14
people, and is suitable for both military and non-military use.
Panha 2 model is smaller, a light-weight class model, capable of
carrying eight passengers.
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