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Azarakhsh vs Kowsar

Azarakhsh vs Kowsar at a glance — built 6 vs 7 units.

HESA Azarakhsh combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Azarakhsh
HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Specifications
Azarakhsh Kowsar
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 April 1997 1 August 2018
Year introduced 2001 2018
Number produced 6 units 7 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan -- m 8.1 m
Height -- m 4.1 m
Length -- m 14.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 15,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 9,312 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 22 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Azarakhsh or Kowsar?
The Kowsar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Azarakhsh or Kowsar?
The Kowsar has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Azarakhsh or Kowsar?
The Kowsar has a higher service ceiling at 15,800 meters (51,837 ft) compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Azarakhsh or Kowsar?
The Kowsar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,312 kg compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Azarakhsh or Kowsar?
The Kowsar is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Azarakhsh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Azarakhsh or Kowsar?
The Azarakhsh entered service first in 2001, 17 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Azarakhsh or Kowsar?
The Kowsar has been produced in greater numbers with 7 units compared to 6 units of the Azarakhsh.