The aircraft conducted its first public display flight during Tuesday’s ceremony
in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani, Defense Minister Brigadier General
Amir Hatami and other senior military officials.
Tasnim news agency reported that the fourth-generation Iranian fighter jet is
equipped with "advanced avionics and fire control systems” and can be used for
short aerial support missions.
It also uses digital military data networks, multi-purpose digital monitors,
ballistic calculation computers and smart mobile mapping systems.
The jet has an advanced radar system, enabling it to detect enemy targets. It is
also equipped with a head-up display or HUD, which promotes precision targeting.
Iran’s Kowsar fighter jet in flight
The new defense achievement was unveiled on the eve of Iran’s National Defense
Industry Day.
Over the past years, Iran has made major breakthroughs in its defense sector and
attained self-sufficiency in producing military equipment and hardware despite
sanctions and economic pressures on the country.
The Islamic Republic maintains that its military power is solely for defensive
purposes and does not pose any threat to other nations.
Source:PRESSTV