[simpits-tech] Iran builds their 1st F-4 Phantom simulator

[Ed Henderson]

I really hope that picture does not represent what the "experts" built 
for the F-4 jocks...  otherwise they will be getting a Bell Jet Ranger 
transition... LoL ;-)


Ed

Justin Messenger wrote:
>
> It sound like they plan to keep the Phantom a while.
>
> Justin
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> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:24:45
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> *The Islamic Republic of Iran has manufactured a simulator for the F-4 
> Phantom fighter jet, a technology not developed by many states. *
>
> A military commander of Iran's army announced Thursday that the 
> simulator was built by Iranian experts over the past year.
>
> The project cost nearly one million dollars, IRIB reported.
>
> The commander said the technology offers many advantages for the 
> country, including the easier training of pilots, a high index of 
> security and a savings of foreign exchange.
>
> Iran is self-sufficient in building numerous defense systems and 
> aircraft despite various sanctions imposed against the country over 
> the past 30 years.
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> In February 2008, Iranian technicians successfully developed the first 
> home-made full flight simulator for gun ships, making the country the 
> first one to achieve the technology in the Middle East.
>
> AR/JG/DT
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>
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> *DC-8 Simulator*
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