Iranian Made Jet (Saeqeh)
Saeqeh (meaning thunderbolt in persian, alternative spellings: Sa'eqeh), or Saeqeh-80[1], is an Iranian single-seater jet fighter that was unveiled in July of 2004. It appears to be an F-5E airframe modified with canted twin tail fins.
The jet has been shown on state television making a test flight. No information about its operational capacity, technical specifications or production were given.
According to the translation[2] by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) of a broadcast on Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), the Saeqeh became operational on September 6, 2006, when it participated in an Iranian military wargame exercise called, "Blow of Zolfaqar". In that exercise that began August 19, 2006, the new fighter carried out actions described as "a mission to bomb virtual enemy targets"[3] and "a mock bombing mission"[4]
The jet has been shown on state television making a test flight. No information about its operational capacity, technical specifications or production were given.
According to the translation[2] by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) of a broadcast on Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), the Saeqeh became operational on September 6, 2006, when it participated in an Iranian military wargame exercise called, "Blow of Zolfaqar". In that exercise that began August 19, 2006, the new fighter carried out actions described as "a mission to bomb virtual enemy targets"[3] and "a mock bombing mission"[4]
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A step in the right path but still not enough against an american invasion. The weapons the saeqeah carries are unguided rockets.
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Anonymous, at 11:20 AM
I think Iran is hoping to simply overwhelm its enemy with numbers. Not a bad plan really if you are at a technological disadvantage. If you can shut down the initial USA air assault, its unlikely they will follow up with a ground invasion since they're too timid to go in without air cover and suffer massive losses as a result.
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Anonymous, at 10:24 AM
itany how that made in iran . it means iran is not dependent country .
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Anonymous, at 1:17 PM
its a F-5E modified. It will fly at 1.7 mach. US Airforce used to use them in training acting as Migs for F-15E to practice with. The plane is mainly designed for air to ground attacks. It was never a very attractive plane to have due to its lack of modern electronics. The F-5E is retired now and US has brought on the F-22. With updated electronics on a F-5E this plane can be dangerous. According to Iran, this plane has updated electronics.
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Anonymous, at 9:25 PM
Interestingly, Iranian air force will have chances to down American F-15s the same way as they lost their own F-14s to inferior Iraqi MiG-21s and MirageF1s.
Iraqis simply flew extremely low, with all communication/radars turned off, focusing completely on following the ground as close as possible to remain hidden from Iranian radars. Iraqi ground controller was directing them directly below incoming high flying Iranian F-14s, at which point they pulled abruptly into a vertical power climb toward Iranian planes, fired all of their IR missiles as soon as they came into range, and then raaaaan their ass off towards home bases. It worked incredibly well, considering the technological gap between the adversaries.
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Anonymous, at 2:39 PM
Great achievement by Iranian engineers, and it is a start of it's airforce development under unfair sactions. once they have mastered the technology, they will develop it fast!
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GHASSED, at 7:03 AM
I personally think all jets are beautiful. The Saeqeh is no different. But even in large numbers I fear it would not have a chance agains a US assault. However, IMO the main problem of the Iranian AF is not its ageing fighter fleet, but rather the cost of operating close to a dozen different fighter types - a sign of an inability to mount a sustainable and coordinated oposition.
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Anonymous, at 2:48 PM
The plane is the same F5 with just slanted fins. The pilots training is low and used in a combined arms attack they would not be able to function. Like most 3rd world nations you destroy command and control and the pilots cant even figure out how to land when they run out of fuel.
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Anonymous, at 5:26 PM
As Iran is Defending country and not like terrorist attacking countries, Saegeah can be efficient in combination with other weapons.
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john, at 8:15 AM
Looks like a beefed up F-5. Probably would last a few seconds against the 4th and 5th generation fighters in service with most of the worlds big airforces.
Anyone who thinks that this is still a viable fighter plane in a setpiece aerial conflict should consult a shrink.
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Anders, at 12:32 AM
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