Iranian Defense
Minister Ahmad Vahidi says Iran’s new domestically-designed and
developed fighter jet, Qaher-313 (Conqueror-313), is ‘super advanced’
and capable of ‘evading radars.’
Speaking on the sidelines of its unveiling ceremony on Saturday,
Vahidi said the aircraft had a “very low radar cross section” and was
capable of conducting operations at low altitudes.
The Iranian defense minister noted that highly-advanced
materials and electro-ionic systems had been used in the structure of
Qaher-313, adding that the aircraft was capable of carrying advanced
armaments. Qaher-313 can take off and land on short runways and it has easy maintenance, Vahidi said.
The newly-unveiled Iranian military aircraft is said to be similar
to the US-built F/A-18, although its appearance is like F-5E/F Tiger II.
The new single-seat bomber has been manufactured based on state-of-the-art technologies and modern defense achievements.
In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense
sector and gained self-sufficiency in essential military hardware and
defense systems.
Azarakhsh (Lightning) is Iran’s first domestically-manufactured combat jet.
Saeqeh (Thunderbolt) fighter jet is a follow-up aircraft, derived
from Azarakhsh. Iran unveiled its first squadron of Saeqeh fighter
bombers in an air show in September 2010.
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