- An Iranian fighter jet crashed near the city of Isfahan when its engine failed, but both pilots escaped.
- Iran’s air force acquired a variety of American-made military aircraft prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- It also includes MiG and Sukhoi aircraft built in Russia.
An Iranian fighter jet crashed near the city of Isfahan when its engine failed, but both pilots escaped, according to media reports on Saturday.
The pilots were transported to a nearby hospital, according to the official Iranian news agency. As per reports, a mechanical malfunction in the Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s engine caused the accident.
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Iran’s air force acquired a variety of American-made military aircraft prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution, including the American-made Tomcat F-14. It also includes MiG and Sukhoi aircraft built in Russia.
Because of years of Western sanctions, it’s hard to get replacement parts and keep the old planes running.
The faltering Iranian fleet has a history of similar accidents. Both pilots of a fighter plane that crashed in Iran’s central desert in May were killed.
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