Iranian Military unveils new indigenous built jet

Iranian Military unveils new indigenous built jet

TEHRAN - Iran has unveiled and put into operation a domestically-manufactured training jet, which is among the world’s best in terms of takeoff and landing capabilities.

The advanced jet, dubbed Yasin, was put on display on Thursday in the presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh and Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.

The training jet, which has undergone its final test, made its maiden flight over Noje Airbase in Iran’s western Hamadan Province.

The aircraft is 12 meters long and four meters high. It weighs 5.5 tons and can fly up to 12 kilometers.

The wing’s design enables the jet to land and take off at a speed of at least 200 kilometers per hour.