HESA Saeqeh
The HESA Saeqeh (Persian: صاعقه Sâ'eğe, "Thunderbolt"), alternatively spelt Sa'eqeh; Saegheh, or Saeqeh-80, is an Iranian-built single-seat jet fighter, derived from the American Northrop F-5. A joint product of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force and the Iranian Ministry of Defence, it is the second generation of the Iranian Azarakhsh fighter. Saeqeh aircraft were tested successfully in Iran 20 September 2007.
| Saeqeh | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light fighter |
| Manufacturer | Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) |
| First flight | July 2004 |
| Introduction | 22 September 2007 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Primary user | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Number built | 12 |
| Developed from | Northrop F-5 HESA Azarakhsh |
| Developed into | HESA Kowsar |
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