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HESA Azarakhsh

Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) · Light fighter · Iran · Modern (1992–2009)

HESA Azarakhsh — Light fighter
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The HESA Azarakhsh is a jet fighter aircraft manufactured by the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA). It is widely regarded as a rebuilt and renamed American Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger II although Iranian authorities claim it is Iran's first domestically manufactured combat jet fighter.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Iran
Manufacturer
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA)
Operator
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Primary Role
Light fighter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1997
Produced
6