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HESA Saeqeh

Fighter Jetconfirmed

HESA Saeqeh

The HESA Saeqeh, alternatively spelled Sa'eqeh; Saegheh, or Saeqeh-80, is an Iranian-built single-seat jet fighter, derived from the American Northrop F-5. 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. Saeqeh aircraft were tested successfully in Iran 20 September 2007.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
ManufacturerIran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA)
Introduced2007
StatusIn service

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran6confirmed

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