Iran’s First Transport Turboprop Prepares For First Flight

Credit: Tasnim News Agency
Iran is preparing its first indigenous light military transport aircraft—Simorgh—for its first flight. Local media reported on April 26 that the prototype, which is based on Ukraine’s Antonov An-140 passenger turboprop, had conducted taxiing tests. The Fars News Agency, managed by the country’s...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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