Iranian RH-53D flies after 37 years

RH-53D 9-2703 undergoes a test flight at IHSRC. Despite strict arms embargoes, the IHSRC has successfully managed to procure spare parts, enabling the IRINA to have five of its six RH-53Ds in service with three examples always operational simultaneously. Keyvan Tavakkoli THE ISLAMIC Republic of Iran Navy Aviation’s (IRINA’s) RH-53D 9-2703 was handed over to the 13th Minesweeping Squadron on July 10. The Sea Stallion returned to the air in March, after being grounded for 37 years – and a