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| Iran Launches New Fighter Jet Project |
| 2011-02-27 |
| The Islamic Republic of Iran launched a project to design and build its most advanced national fighter jet, Iran's air force deputy commander, Mohammad Reza Karshaki, said. "A new version of the aircraft is more technically equipped compared to the previous fighter, Saiga," Karshaki added. He said that the details concerning this sphere of the Iranian military production will be announced in the nearest future. The military aircraft "Saiga" [That's Farsi for "F-5"] was produced in 2007. The Defense Ministry announced about its modernization in 2008. Besides "Saiga" fighter, the Islamic Republic of Iran produces military aircrafts of Azarakhsh type. Iran announced about launching of the new unmanned aircrafts with a range of 1,000 km in 2009. That last fighter jet of their seemed pretty advanced given how well it maneuvered on the runway. I can only imagine how well it would do if they were to take the engine inlet covers off. |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #10 more technically equipped compared to the previous fighter Now with new improved Stuxnet! |
| Posted by: Skunky Glin**** 2011-02-27 21:38 |
| #9 Islamic |
| Posted by: Skunky Glin**** 2011-02-27 21:32 |
| #8 Yeah tu, but the Parachute doesn't. |
| Posted by: Charles 2011-02-27 21:23 |
| #7 "A new version of the aircraft is more technically equipped compared to the previous fighter, Saiga," Karshaki added. The ejection seat actually works in this one. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2011-02-27 19:31 |
| #6 Saiga = Saeqeh = thunderbolt HESA Saeqeh |
| Posted by: Pearl Gleaper1127 2011-02-27 17:33 |
| #5 While I appreciate the comments, "Saiga" is a kind of mountain goat found in that part of the world. The Saiga don't fly very well either. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2011-02-27 17:25 |
| #4 The military aircraft "Saiga" [That's Farsi for "Lawn Dart"] was produced in 2007 |
| Posted by: Frank G 2011-02-27 11:30 |
| #3 So they named it after a Russian firearm... makes you wonder where they got the tech. |
| Posted by: Eohippus Clavish6442 2011-02-27 10:49 |
| #2 "A new version of the aircraft is more technically equipped compared to the previous fighter, Saiga," Karshaki added. More cup holders, perhaps? Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2011-02-27 08:41 |
| #1 |
| Posted by: Grineck Barnsmell2820 2011-02-27 07:14 |