Russia sells Iran Mi-171 choppers

Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 29 – Russia has delivered two Mi-171 helicopters to Iran as part of a $45 million contract to upgrade the latter's rescue fleet.

Iran Focus

Tehran, Iran, Jan. 29 – Russia has delivered two Mi-171 helicopters to Iran as part of a $45 million contract to upgrade the latter's rescue fleet.

Under the contract, Russia is to deliver five Mi-171 transport helicopters to Iran before the end of March, the government-run news agency Fars reported.

Another three helicopters will be delivered in March, state media said on Thursday.