MilitaryAzarakhsh
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The Azarakhsh is an Iranian-built fighter aircraft, reverse-engineered from the American F-5E Tiger II. It is a single-seat, twin-engine supersonic light fighter developed for the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) |
| Introduced | 1997 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,700 km/h |
| Range | 1,400 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 9.3 t |
History
Developed by Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) in Iran, the Azarakhsh was unveiled in 1997 as a domestically produced fighter.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | up to 6 | confirmed |
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