HESA Saeqeh
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For the shoulder-launched anti-tank rocket, see Saegheh (rocket). For the surface-to-surface missile system, see Saegheh. For the UAV, see Saegheh (UAV).
The HESA Saeqeh (Persian: صاعقه Sâ'eğe, "Thunderbolt"), alternatively spelt Sa'eqeh; Saegheh, or Saeqeh-80,[1] is an Iranian-built single-seat jet fighter, derived from the American Northrop F-5.[2][3] A joint product of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force and the Iranian Ministry of Defence, it is the second generation of the Iranian Azarakhsh fighter.[4] Saeqeh aircraft were tested successfully in Iran 20 September 2007.
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Saeqeh | |
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Role | Light fighter |
Manufacturer | Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) |
First flight | July 2004 |
Introduction | 22 September 2007 |
Status | Production completed |
Primary user | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
Number built | 12 |
Developed from | Northrop F-5 HESA Azarakhsh |
Developed into | HESA Kowsar |
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