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Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
09 February 2015
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The 'second generation' Saeghe-2 jet was revealed on 9 February. Source: Iranian MoD
Iran has unveiled the 'second generation' of its indigenously developed Saeghe (Thunderbolt) combat aircraft, state media announced on 9 February.

The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces Logistics agency announced the unveiling of the Saeghe-2 jet, and its delivery to the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), the Mehr news agency reported.

While the original Saeghe was based on the single-seat Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighter, the Saeghe-2 is modelled on the twin-seat F-5F operational trainer. On the surface, the Saeghe-2 bears the same twin-tail modification as the Saeghe, although it is not possible to ascertain what internal improvements may have been made to either model.

The IRIAF is believed to have 17 F-5F aircraft remaining in its inventory, which may be suitable for conversion to the Saeghe-2 configuration.


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The Saeghe-2 is modelled on the twin-seat F-5F Tiger II operational trainer. (Iranian MoD)
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Like the single-seat Saeghe, the Saeghe-2 features a twin-tail configuration. (Iranian MoD)
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The IRIAF is believed to have 17 F-5F aircraft remaining in its inventory, which may be suitable for conversion to the Saeghe-2 configuration. (Iranian MoD)

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Bunch of overhauled f-5 with no capability. Do they carry any missiles?
 

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Bunch of overhauled f-5 with no capability. Do they carry any missiles?
I believe that showing off such stuff is for internal consumption as ordinary people have no idea what their real capabilities are, all they know is what Iranian media shows them.
 
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