MilitaryF-7M Airguard
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The F-7M Airguard is an export variant of the Chinese Chengdu J-7 fighter, itself a licensed copy of the Soviet MiG-21. It is a single-engine, lightweight, supersonic interceptor designed primarily for air defense.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group |
| Introduced | 1984 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,120 km/h |
| Range | 2,200 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 9.1 t |
History
Developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group in China in 1984, it is an export version of the J-7 fighter, widely used by various air forces.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 18 | confirmed |
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