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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Iran air force 'improved' F-14 aircraft

F-14A TomcatThe Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) says it currently owns a new generation of F-14 fighter aircraft with domestically-built radars and improved engines.

The Iranian fleet of Grumman F-14 Tomcat aircraft was purchased from the United States during the reign of the deposed Shah of Iran.

Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the U.S. has placed an arms embargo on Iran, which includes the sale of new F-14 aircraft to the country.

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