ASH-3D IRINA
irina_sh-3dAircraftIranASW,MPA,SAR
- Role
- ASW,MPA,SAR
Description
The Italian licence built version of the SH-3 was purchased by Iran prior to the Islamic Revolution and transferred to Islamic Republic of Iran Naval Aviation (IRINA). These helicopters are extremely competent anti-submarine and maritime patrol assets and are a vital part of the Iranian Navy's efforts to control the Persian Gulf. The Iranian version may be retrofitted to carry locally produced Anti-Ship missiles.
Unit
- Type
- Helicopter
- Role
- ASW, MPA, SAR
- In service
- 1970–
- Loadouts
- Default, ASW, ASWHunter, ASWHunter Light, ASWKiller
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 10 nm
- RCS
- 30
- IR signature
- Small