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HESA Saeqeh
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HESASaeqeh

Air Superiority Fighters · Iran · 2007
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HESASaeqeh

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HESA Saeqeh
HESA Saeqeh Photo: Shahram Sharifi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
30
Agility
40
Speed
35
Radar & Avionics
25
Range
30
Stealth
5
Survivability
45
Reliability
50
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Iran
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service2007–2013
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
32
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
9/10
Post-Cold War
412/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
30
Agility
40
Speed
35
Radar & Avionics
25
Range
30
Stealth
5
Survivability
45
Reliability
50
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
HESA Saeqeh
Country
Production
2007–2013
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
32
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 Flight2004
  • Service Entry Year2007
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleAir superiority / multirole fighter
  • Generation4th
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant9MOD.9
  • Engine TypeUpgraded Iranian-built General Electric J85
  • Engine ModelGeneral Electric J85 (licensed)
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)29
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)53
  • Thrust-to-Weight1
  • AfterburnerYes
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel1,200 kg
▣Performance8MOD.8
  • Top Speed1,900 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.6 Mach
  • Service Ceiling15,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,000 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • Rate of Climb250 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length14.5 m
  • Wingspan8.2 m
  • Height4.5 m
  • Wing Area28
  • Empty Weight3,800 kg
  • Loaded Weight5,600 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight5,600 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built6
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn service with IRIAF
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2007Production started
  2. 2013Production ended
19
years in service
6
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
HESA Saeqeh 2007
// SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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