Iriaf S-100 Saeghe
The HESA Saeqeh is an Iranian fighter derived from the Northrop F-5 family but fitted with twin vertical tails and locally developed systems. Its name means ‘Thunderbolt’ in Persian, and it is often described as an Iranian interpretation of the F-5 and F/A-18 design language. Only limited information about its numbers and capabilities is public. The twin-tail silhouette is its clearest visual difference from the original single-tail F-5.
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Derived from the single-tail F-5, the Iranian Saeqeh is easiest to spot by its twin vertical tails.
Specifications
| Length | 14.5 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
| Height | 4.1 m (13 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 4.7 t |
| Range | 800 NM (1,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 900 kt (1,667 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft (15,240 m) |
| Engines | 2x General Electric J85 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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