Iran on Tuesday, Dec 11, unveiled two home-made semi-heavy midsize choppers at an international exhibition underway on Kish island in the Persian Gulf, Fars news agency reported.

The new choppers were unveiled during a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.

Shahriyar is a medium-lift 214ST chopper overhauled by Iranian experts. The chopper can lodge and carry 20 passengers. Panha-1 midsize chopper with the capacity to carry 14 passengers, as well as 8-seater Panha-2 light chopper were among the other products unveiled.

These choppers can provide logistical support for the armed forces and also perform combat missions, according to the report.