MilitaryHESA Kowsar
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The HESA Kowsar is an Iranian fighter jet based on the American Northrop F-5. The aircraft is equipped with new fourth generation avionics in combination with an advanced fire control system.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Manufacturer | Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) |
| Introduced | 2018 |
| Status | In service |
| Crew | 2 |
| Speed | 1,700 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km |
| Ceiling | 15,800 m |
| Weight | 9.3 t |
| Length | 14.45 m |
| Wingspan | 8.13 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 5 | confirmed |
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