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Iran to unveil new fighter jet, develop missiles: minister
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will unveil a new fighter jet next week and continue developing missile capabilities as a top priority, the defense minister said on Saturday, defying new U.S. sanctions aimed at curbing Tehran’s missile program and regional influence.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...r-jet-develop-missiles-minister-idUSKBN1L305Z
 
maybe flying mock up prototype of qaher 313, but nobody knows (he said it will fly)...

will be on Wednesday
 
It’s probably just Kowsar, which is a DM project. It was unveiled last year and will make Its maiden flight.

After a lull in weapon unveilings and announcements, expect more unveiling’s whenever Iran is under pressure or there is the threat of war.
 
It’s probably just Kowsar, which is a DM project. It was unveiled last year and will make Its maiden flight.

After a lull in weapon unveilings and announcements, expect more unveiling’s whenever Iran is under pressure or there is the threat of war.
i read it will be a 4G fighter jet so i think it will be qaher, kowsar is a jet trainer only

but obviously take that with a pinch of salt or two :D

http://www.defanews.ir/news/هفته-آی...فاع-دشمن-را-نااميدتر-مي‌كنيم‌-خودکفاترین-صنعت
 
i read it will be a 4G fighter jet so i think it will be qaher, kowsar is a jet trainer only

but obviously take that with a pinch of salt or two :D

http://www.defanews.ir/news/هفته-آی...فاع-دشمن-را-نااميدتر-مي‌كنيم‌-خودکفاترین-صنعت

If it was Qaher they would mention it by name.

It could be Kowsar trainer just renamed as the final production version.

The last possible option is “Sofreh Mahi” project which dates back to 2010. By 2012 it had reached 1/7th scale and was going to be tested at close to scale mock-up.

Iran_Sofreh_Mahi_Stealth_fighter.jpg
 
If it was Qaher they would mention it by name.

It could be Kowsar trainer just renamed as the final production version.

The last possible option is “Sofreh Mahi” project which dates back to 2010. By 2012 it had reached 1/7th scale and was going to be tested at close to scale mock-up
sofreh mahi is a drone not a jet

we will see on wednesday
 
sofreh mahi is a drone not a jet

we will see on wednesday

Actually, there was a manned and unmanned version. And one is clearly a fighter jet while the other is a drone incorporating similar characteristics as the fighter jet.

However, I think the drone project was probably sheleved once Iran captured the RQ-170 and mastered more efficient fix wing UAV design.

Lastly, it could also be the Shafagh project using J-79 or possibly J-85 for engine. Shafagh was a 4th gen project.
 

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