NEWS Iranian Air Force takes Delivery of Russian-Made Advanced Yak-130 Training Aircraft

 

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The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has taken delivery of a batch of advanced Russian-made Yakovlev Yak-130 pilot training aircraft, which have the characteristics of 4th and 5th generation fighter jets. Images circulating on social media showed one of the light attack training jet parked at a hanger, with IRIAF logo printed on its fuselage, Iran’s news agencies reported. The Yakovlev Yak-130, developed by Russian aircraft designer and manufacturer Yakovlev in conjunction with Italian firm Aermacchi, is a subsonic two-seat jet trainer and light combat aircraft.