Iranian MiG-29 warfare simulator goes into operation
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Iran has put its MiG-29 simulator into operation after it passed rigorous testing, and it will be rolled out to military bases soon.
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MiG-29 fighter jets of Strizhi (Swifts) aerobatic demonstrator team perform during an aerobatic air show at the International Maritime Defense show in Kronstadt Navy base, outside St. Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2023 (AP)
Iran announced on Sunday that the MiG-29 fighter jets' simulator system is now operationally ready and would soon be distributed to air bases throughout the country.
During a ceremony at the Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University in Tehran, Iranian army commander-in-chief Major-General Abdolrahim Mousavi revealed that the simulator had undergone successful testing and would be handed over to bases equipped with MiG-29 aircraft.
The army chief also emphasized that the simulator would play a crucial role in enhancing the Air Force's combat capabilities. Additionally, he mentioned that defense researchers at the Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University had developed electronic warfare simulators for other aircraft models, such as the F-4 and Sukhoi Su-24.
Iran has made notable strides in its military sector in recent years, making advancements in various weapons systems, including fighter jets, missiles, helicopters, and drones.
During the National Army Day parade in April, Iran showcased a significant portion of its defense arsenal, including its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets.
The MiG-29, initially introduced in 1985, is a twin-engine, single-seat fighter jet primarily used for ground attacks. Iran received its first shipment of these aircraft in the early 1990s.
Additionally, Iran revealed last month its domestically-developed hypersonic ballistic missile, Fattah, which was created by the aerospace division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami, and General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the Commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Force, attended the revealing ceremony.
Fattah, whose name was chosen by Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has a 1,400 km range and is characterized by a very high speed and the ability to maneuver against air defenses.
The reveal came a week after the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it will launch a new hypersonic missile after meeting all the necessary testing requirements.
According to previous statements, the missile can fly at speeds ranging between 12-15 Mach and can target enemy air defense batteries.
Earlier on May 25, Iran unveiled its latest ballistic missile, named "Khorramshahr-4 long-range strategic missile."
The self-guided missile is one of the most sophisticated weapons developed by scientists at the Defense Ministry's Aerospace Organization, with a range of 2,000 km and a 1,500 kg high-explosive payload.
The self-guided missile is one of the most sophisticated weapons developed by scientists at the Defense Ministry's Aerospace Organization, with a range of 2,000 km and a 1,500 kg high-explosive payload.
Moreover, the commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force's Airborne Division General Yousef Qorbani said earlier that Iran is now in possession of the most powerful fleet of military helicopters in West Asia after the choppers have been furnished with the most up-to-date equipment to enhance rapid action against threats.
He further added that the IRGC's Airborne Division has now the highest level of combat preparedness in the region.
Qorbani noted that the domestic manufacturing of a national helicopter is soon nearing completion as further progress is achieved in cooperation with Defense Ministry and knowledge-based companies.
