Iran Mi-171 Fleet Update
Iran - Islamic Revolutionary Guard
| Date | March 3, 2026 |
| Country | Iran |
| Force | Islamic Revolutionary Guard |
| Conflict | 2026 Iran Conflict |
| Aircraft | Mi-171 (Mi-17 Hip-H) |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
An Iranian Mi-17 helicopter was destroyed on the ground by an Israeli airstrike on 3 March 2026. The IDF published footage showing the precision strike hitting the parked helicopter alongside an air defense position. The aircraft, attributed to the Iranian ground forces, was stationary at the time of the attack. The destruction was part of a broader Israeli air campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including air defense systems and aviation assets, during the opening days of the conflict.
Source: timesofisrael.com
