Iran inaugurates mass production of homemade fighter jet (VIDEO).
Iran’s defense minister has launched the production of a domestically-designed fourth-generation fighter jet, just as Tehran is bracing for sweeping US sanctions, expected to come into effect early next week. "Soon the required number of these planes will be produced and put at the service of the Air Force," Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said, at the ceremony marking the start of the production. He went on to hail the accomplishments of Iranian engineers, made in the face of “the enemies’ psychological warfare, propagandist blackmail, and economic sanctions.” Iran will also “spare no effort” as it seeks to further develop “peaceful defense technologies” to protect its sovereignty, Hatami added.
The fourth-generation jet, called Kowsar, boasts “advanced avionics”, a multipurpose radar and a fire control system linked to a digital military data network as well as an independent radio navigation system, Iran’s Press TV reported. Footage showing the jets being assembled at an Iranian defense industry facility has also been released. Part of the video shows the jet during an apparent test flight.
The "completely indigenously-made” jet was first unveiled at a defense show in August. At that time it was announced that the aircraft is to be produced in two versions – as a single-seat and a two-seat fighter – and will be used for aerial support missions as well as for pilot training.
The plane apparently drew the attention of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who was spotted sitting in the new plane’s cockpit during the airshow. rt.com/news/443053-iran-domestic-jet-production/
Henry James
>thinking the US gives a shit what shithole Iran does anyway
who cares. USA is back to being isolationist. The world can go fuck itself. No more gibs.
>The world can go fuck itself. No, you got that wrong. The World will fuck the evil USA up.
Jason Clark
The plane looks like an upgraded copy of the antique F-5. There's nothing to be concerned about.
Wyatt Sanchez
how?
Jaxon Sanchez
this....i ran makes a 1960s fighter...who cares?
Nolan Cruz
The sanctions made Iranians lose 1/4th of their wealth. People are outright cursing the government on the streets. Wont be long before another revolution
