Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was in a Bell 212 helicopter made in america (US), earlier than the helicopter crashed close to town of Tabriz, northwestern Iran, Sunday (19/5).
Neither Raisi nor members of the delegation accompanying him survived among the many wreckage of the helicopter that Iran acquired a long time in the past from the US earlier than the Iranian Revolution in 1979.
The Bell 212 was first manufactured in Fort Price, Texas, earlier than the manufacturing unit was moved to Mirabel Metropolis, Quebec, Canada in 1988, with manufacturing ceasing in 1998.
Though this helicopter made its first flight in 1968 for navy functions, its sturdiness and ease of use make it a good selection for civilian transportation.
The Bell 212 can carry as much as 15 passengers, together with the pilot.
This helicopter can serve in firefighting missions, in addition to cargo transportation and armed reconnaissance.
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The helicopter carrying Raisi was reportedly modified to hold 15 passengers.
Technical specs
The Bell 212, which will be flown with one or two pilots, is 17.41 meters lengthy with a top of three.83 meters from the bottom.
It weighs 2,962 kilograms unmanned, with a most take-off weight of 5,080 kilograms and is powered by a 1,300 kilowatt engine with two rotors, every 14.63 meters lengthy.
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These helicopters usually fly at 118 miles per hour (190 kilometers), however can attain as much as 137 miles per hour in fight flights.
The Bell 212 can journey as much as 273 miles and operates at a most altitude of 17,388 toes (roughly 5,299 meters)
Upkeep and spare components shortages
Iran faces difficulties in sustaining US-made weapons and autos as a result of a years-long embargo that has additionally led to a scarcity of spare components.
The Bell 212 helicopter that crashed is considered not less than 30 years previous.
The Iranian navy is believed to have 10 of some of these helicopters of their stock. (Ant/Z-1)
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