IRIAF Parastu-14
Iranian trainer aircraft
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Parastu-14 (Persian: پرستو ۱۴), is an Iranian trainer aircraft developed by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force and produced by HESA.[2][9][7] The Parastu-14 entered service with the IRIAF after passing preliminary tests.[4][10][when?]
| Parastu-14 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Trainer aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| Designer | |
| Status | Active service[1][2] |
| Primary user | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force[3][4][5][6] |
| History | |
| Introduction date | September 2013 (Unveiled) |
| Developed from | Beechcraft 33 Bonanza[7][8] |
Unveiling
Parastu-14 trainer aircraft was introduced during an unveiling ceremony in "Hunting base of Shahid Major General Pilot Hossein Lashgari" in September 2013, and was added to Iran's military air-force.[3][6] According to the deputy commander of the "Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force" --Mohsen Darreh Baghi (محسن دره باغی)-- the production of this kind of training-aircraft which are done by using advanced aeronautical technologies, will be continued.[5][11]