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Kowsar vs Saeqeh

Kowsar vs Saeqeh at a glance — range 2,900 vs 3,000 km, built 7 vs 6 units.

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Specifications
Kowsar Saeqeh
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 August 2018 1 July 2004
Year introduced 2018 2007
Number produced 7 units 6 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.1 m -- m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 14.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or Saeqeh?
The Kowsar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Saeqeh's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or Saeqeh?
The Saeqeh has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Kowsar's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar or Saeqeh?
The Kowsar has a higher service ceiling at 15,800 meters (51,837 ft) compared to the Saeqeh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or Saeqeh?
The Kowsar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,312 kg compared to the Saeqeh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or Saeqeh?
The Kowsar is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Saeqeh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or Saeqeh?
The Saeqeh entered service first in 2007, 11 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or Saeqeh?
The Kowsar has been produced in greater numbers with 7 units compared to 6 units of the Saeqeh.