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HESA Kowsar
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HESAKowsar

Air Superiority Fighters · Iran · 2018
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HESAKowsar

⚙ Northrop F-5 variant
HESA Kowsar
HESA Kowsar Photo: Tasnim News Agency · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
40
Agility
50
Speed
55
Radar & Avionics
35
Range
45
Stealth
10
Survivability
40
Reliability
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Iran
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraModern Era
In service2018
Operators1 countries
Quantity7
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
42
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
6/6
Modern Era
198/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
40
Agility
50
Speed
55
Radar & Avionics
35
Range
45
Stealth
10
Survivability
40
Reliability
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
HESA Kowsar
Country
Production
2018–
Quantity
7
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
42
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight2018
  • Service Entry Year2018
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleFighter, advanced fighter trainer
  • Generationfourth generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed1,700 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,800 m
  • Ferry Range1,100 km
  • Combat Radius2,000 km
  • Rate of Climb175 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length14.45 m
  • Wingspan8.13 m
  • Height4.08 m
  • Wing Area17.28
  • Empty Weight4,349 kg
  • Loaded Weight7,157 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight9,312 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth4MOD.4
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built7
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2018
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2018Production started
8
years in service
7
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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