MilitarySaegheh
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The Saegheh is an Iranian-built single-seat, twin-engine fighter aircraft derived from the American Northrop F-5. It features a distinctive twin vertical stabilizer design, distinguishing it from its F-5 predecessor.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,700 km/h |
| Range | 2,800 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 11.2 t |
History
Developed by Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) and first flown in 2006, it is a reverse-engineered and upgraded version of the American F-5 fighter.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | up to 6 | confirmed |
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