Azarakhsh, Saeqeh & Kowsar | Why did Iran copy the F-5?

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[@johnnydaller]

I flew the F-5 back in the day. Trust me, with upgraded modern avionics and weapon systems and an experienced pilot, you do not want to mess with it.

[@thelovertunisia]

We still use them in Tunisia for maritime patrol, and they are good enough so as the saying goes, never change a winning team.

[@morekmailman3900]

It is still a supersonic jet fighter. It may be at a disadvantage to 4th Gen aircraft, particularly because of longer range of electronics and missiles and their accuracy.....but who said all engagement will be textbook and happen beyond visual range. Supposing something goes wrong when two planes are within view of each other (for some reason) and it comes down to guns or heat seeking missiles ? These planes, with the right pilots and tactics can shoot down even an F 22 or F 35. That's the reality. Technology gives obvious advantage but it's not fool proof nor invincible.

[@johnnydaller]

@@morekmailman3900 True. During the Iran-Iraq war, two of these shot down an Iraqi Mig-25. They are used as the aggressor squadron to train Top Guns. Besides, Iranians are working on a single-engine version that will revive the F-20 project, which, although an excellent plane, was abandoned by the US for political reasons.

[@shaahinrapsong]

im from iran. mullahs dont have any modern capable avionics, we Iranians laugh at this propaganda projects , they are made to fool you westerns😂

[@martinleifnymark7432]

@@morekmailman3900 Don't play to the enemy's advantage. Play to yours

[@hk705]

What is missed in this report is that Iranians are extremely careful in their weapon development beit missiles, UAVs or jet fighters. They are very detail oriented for their purposes which is full weapon production capabilities. We have seen this already in their missile and UAV technologies. So, based on history, I would not call their approach slow at all. They went through three F-5 developments to arrive at Koussar with indigenous electronics, radar, reversed engineer J-85 engine and ejection seats all domestically produced. How many countries have such a broad aerospace experience? In short, Azarakhsh, Saegheh and Koussar may not give Iran a 4++ generation jet fighter but they all gave Iran something far more valuable and that is an aerospace infrastructure for future projects. This is something that only few countries can claim to have. That is a major success in my book!

[@Hallonyancat]

You are correct and one detail if you noticed they only make a few, test, improve. So what are they working on now?

[@Walterwaltraud]

Would be interesting if they would have been capable to build ejection seats domestically to export them to Argentina for their Super Étendards, which without Martin Baker support were forced to be retired.

[@hk705]

@@Walterwaltraud Iran actually produces it's own ejection seats. Argentina probably does not approach Iran to purchase such items for political reasons.

[@aymonfoxc1442]

I agree. Whilst I may frequently disagree with the politics / actions of the Iranian Government, the Iranian people are industrious. The Iranian aerospace industry may appear somewhat primitive compared to those of more advanced economies but it certainly punches above its weight and finds novel approaches to compensate for its shortcomings. Notably, few countries have as much infrastructure for the aerospace industry in place. I hope they don't become too entangled with Russia during this period because I admire their independence. It would be a shame if Iran becomes overly dependent on a foreign aerospace industry for its more advanced hardware.

[@Walterwaltraud]

@@hk705 that's why I wrote what I wrote.

[@markdittell3405]

great information the F-5 as they said was made in the 1950's which means no crazy (or few) alloys, simple and basic metal design, NO carbon fiber, systems that were designed as repairable and easy maintenance. NOTHING about todays modern jets are any of those things. The F-5 is the perfect beginner if you have no advanced avionics or infrastructure capable of wind tunnel and CADing systems with advanced computers.

[@penskepc2374]

It's a great design, too. If the F20 tigershark was picked over the F16 it would likely still be fighting today

[@soumyajitsingha9614]

F 5 is a very time proven design as it's design elements can still be seen in F 18C Hornet and F 18 E/F Superhornet

[@swedhgemoni8092]

Also, the tools used to build the F-5 were also used to build the F-14, F-15 and F-16 later. Which would indicate the direction they're planning to advance in.

[@everydaydose7779]

Not to mention the F-5's DNA in the current KAI T50, HAL TEJAS MKI & JAS39 GRIPEN

[@copelanddixon]

⁠​⁠@@penskepc2374BBB 😮😮❤

[@marsmotion]

f5 was always a really beautiful plane. i wouldnt underestimate them...seems like alot of under estimating is going on these days.

[@MlLKMAN]

Maybe because the F5 2as outdated 30 years ago? Just a guess

[@thelovertunisia]

These people are not stupid, they know that like the Mig 21, the F5 is an excellent platform for derivatives for a modern light fighter. And by the way metal is always better than shitty composites (it can be repaired, recycled etc..) composites are an environmental nightmare too.

[@MlLKMAN]

@@thelovertunisia they were 40 years ago

[@thelovertunisia]

@@MlLKMAN No sir. The laws of aerodynamics don't change. Modern jets may be fancy a d stealthy but they often sacrifice good aerodynamic caracteristics for that. And stealth is overratdd anyway especially since it is far more useful for a large country like the US or Russia that needs to cross huge distances without being detected but not so much in the case of a light fighter.

[@MlLKMAN]

@thelovertunisia aerodynamics don't change, however science and technology have advanced in the past 40 years

[@safwansaid5139]

The fact that Iran was able to do this under heavy sanctions is honestly a feat on its own, many 3rd/2nd world country that have better gdp and a greater economy compare to Iran cant even achieve what Iran has done. Imagine if Iran has access to other nation and knowledge and intelligence are being shared.

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Northrop F-20 Tigershark, an F-5 variant is a 4th generation light fighter that was on par with early F-16 variant, but was cancelled because F-16 simply got more orders and out-competed the F-20 in the marketplace causing the project to be abandoned after 6 year without any buyers. It is likely that Kowsar has similar specification compared to F-20 which makes it a 4th generation fighter jet.

[@randomhuman5525]

Avionics? This aircraft's avionics are likely old technology. It is not enough in today's conditions.

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

@@randomhuman5525F-20 is considered a 4th gen fighter comparable to early F-16 block 10 variant that uses AN/APG-67 radar. Simply put, it can fire the almost every armament as the F-16 such as AIM-7, AIM-9, AIM-120, AGM-65, AGM-84 and various air-to-ground ordnance such as Mark 80 series, cluster bombs etc at the fraction of the price. In fact, the Singapore air force modernized its F-5 into F-5S which uses AN/APQ-159 and can fire AIM-120. Assuming that Iran managed to reverse engineer the modernized variant of F-5E or F-5S, the capability of Kowsar is on par with early variant of F-16 block 10

[@randomhuman5525]

@@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko As I said, it is not enough for today's conditions. Even though some of its systems are equivalent to F16 block 10, when comparing features such as takeoff weight and engine power, F5 remains far behind F16 block 10. So I wouldn't call this modernized F5 an F16 block 10. It is a lower level aircraft than F16 block10.

[@dkoz8321]

A modernized F-5E is still a damn effective combat aircraft. Small, fast, light, quick, maneuverable, reliable (when built by Northrop). Built quality of Iranians is unknown. Probably the airframe should not exceed 6.5 maybe 7G.

[@martindione386]

I really appreciate that this channel keeps profesional tone and doesn't fall into the trend of bashing and mocking the countries that are not aligned with the Western powers. Even though Iran sponsored two terrorist attacks in my country, I don't think that trying to ridicule and minimize them is conducive to anything of use.

[@morekmailman3900]

Keep giving us facts and objective reports @Weapons Detective. Truly appreciate your reports and stories.....facts not fanboy stuff....and you don't deride nations that are coming up gradually

[@mansari7310]

@@morekmailman3900 iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@michaelalek6490]

You were accurate until the Analysis portion which was mostly incorrect. As we’ve learned, Russia has been trying to sell Su 35 jets to Iran but Iran for years insisted on technology transfer as well. However, that has recently changed per recent announcements from both Iran and Russia. Also, Iran has a strategic approach similar to China’s from 30 years ago. Their timeline is longterm and the goal is self reliance. Their Air Force is for national defense only as they add defense and power projection through their ballistic and cruise missiles and UCAV programs.

[@stug77]

If they have a reliable source of F-5 spare parts, and needed new aircraft, they could leverage that source by making an aircraft that can use those parts to save money. They might not have a reliable source for MiG29 parts and *definitely* do not have any F-14 spares, so reverse engineering one of those would be more costly than a clean sheet indigenous fighter.....or strapping some missiles to a Dassault 50.

[@martinleifnymark7432]

3D spare parts

[@markdittell3405]

you ask a fare question, however the F-5 as they said was made in the 1950's which means no crazy (or few) alloys, simple and basic metal design, NO carbon fiber, systems that were designed as repairable and easy maintenance. NOTHING about todays modern jets are any of those things. The F-5 is the perfect beginner if you have no advanced avionics or infrastructure capable of wind tunnel and CADing systems with advanced computers.

[@arduinoguru7233]

Iran had access to a good deal of machinery, that could be used in aerospace industry, but using this machinery to produce small number of aircraft is super expensive, without being able to export these aircrafts the project will doomed to fail

[@echohunter4199]

I think you hit the nail on the head. We have to consider that this is Iran so what are their needs. The F5 frame allows a country a rapid training cycle by using one aircraft for both training and tactical ops. It’s a small aircraft and by having many of them it presents a formidable opponent to any attacking force. These little F5’s have excellent maneuverability and throw in a good weapon system and it’s a,good combination. Iraq doesn’t need a long range fighter since it’s primarily for defense purposes but can flex to other roles. And as you mentioned, when parts are plentiful or cheap, it makes sense to go with what you have and modernize it along the way. I bet these are pretty straight forward to build given their age. Iran could buy some modern fighters from Russia or China or at least just buy the airframes and install their own engines, avionics and weapon systems. China is currently incapable,of building advanced jet engines which Russia knew when the Chinese bought a few new jets a few years ago, the Russians knew the Chinese would just copy them so they withheld the advanced engines and put lower powered versions in it instead.

[@IsaacKuo]

@@echohunter4199 Yeah, Iran's needs have changed a lot. In 2000, they were surrounded by hostile Iraq and Afghanistan. Then the big "coalition of the willing" decimated them, but there was still the even bigger threat of that "coalition of the willing" going after Iran next. And also they had to worry about ISIS some. But as things dragged on, the fledgling democracy in Iraq became SURPRISE SURPRISE more friendly to Iran (this shouldn't really be surprising considering Iraq was majority Shia). So, the fact that they're now heavily armed with advanced western equipment is not as big a threat as you might imagine. Afghanistan isn't friendly, but they're a mess and Iranian F-5 copies will do just fine there. The biggest factor is that at least for now, USA enthusiasm for invading Iran is ... low. Very low. Very, very, low. And I don't just mean the Democrats, enthusiasm for restarting the Bush doctrine is basically zero all around. Heck, at this point even that dolt warhawk John Bolton wouldn't be up for it. That said, no one knows what the future will bring, and the future can happen faster than you expect or hope.

[@The_ZeroLine]

I think these home made fighter jets are pretty cool. Most Iranians are not naïve and are well connected to the internet and they know the plane isn’t a success.

[@shamssalehin2376]

Its a success..u know u have to start some where to built ur aviation story..just look at their missile program.

[@BaronEvola123]

It's impressive that a country that is so heavily sanctioned has managed to put out an indigenous jet.

[@intelcorei9179]

"indigenous"

[@labrikas]

this is not an indigenous get.....simple modification of f-5....a joke in 2024.....

[@madworld6801]

💯 they got my respect

[@madworld6801]

💯 they got my respect

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

The (War detective) channel is always sharing informative and an excellent introduction of weapons characteristics and its technological designed backgrounds ...thank you for sharing

[@Dani2kGaming_GEIR]

Iran made those jets for testing ,right now Iran signed contract with russian sukhoi company which means that iran itself will produce more russian su-30s and other advanced components of sukhois

[@intelcorei9179]

those sukhois are crap.

[@Dani2kGaming_GEIR]

not at all,they at least much better than f-16 @@intelcorei9179

[@illuminati2341]

@@Dani2kGaming_GEIRdepends on which F-16 version a F-16 Viper is definitely better then Sukhoi

[@OshinAttari]

This was just an experiment to gain experience!!! Some time later, Iran built a training plane and a military cargo plane!!! Soon, Iran will build new planes, especially since a contract has been signed with the Russian Sukhoi Company to establish a factory in Iran to produce parts and assemble the Su-30

[@alex3261]

F-5G / F-20 Tigershark was a worthy competition for the F-16,, although it was marred by a tough luck.

[@swedhgemoni8092]

It was marred by politics, nothing else. There was a lot of potential for something so cheap and they opted to go for the F/A-18 Hornet...which ultimately didn't deliver so they had to build a larger, beefier version of it and it still never really made a niche for itself.

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@morekmailman3900]

Keep giving us facts and objective reports @Weapons Detective. Truly appreciate your reports and stories.....facts not fanboy stuff....and you don't deride nations that are coming up gradually

[@martinleifnymark7432]

Add 1 x RD33 engine from the mig 29..turn it into F20 Tigersharkski

[@alexlo7708]

That needs a huge modifying fuselage.

[@martinleifnymark7432]

@@alexlo7708 I agree. But it can be done. The original. F20 had a single engine from the F18 installed. The isrealis installed a single engine from the Phantom, and put it in the mirage. Hence, the kfir. But you are right

[@alexlo7708]

@@martinleifnymark7432 I agree. Has Iranian really built their own F5 ,They could do F20 as well , with Russian support on RD39 engine.

[@martinleifnymark7432]

@@alexlo7708 I believe they could. Some parts ie radar etc. They would get from China. They can recondition the original engine. Probably make their own parts. They have had the F5 since the 70s. Been under sanctions for years. I'm sure they could do it. With help or parts from other sources

[@alexlo7708]

@@martinleifnymark7432 If they choose Russian engine , they may acquire Russian radar as well.

[@habahan4257]

Welcome back. Please keep making such excellent videos And, in 2010, I served 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya, the nest of the F-5/2000. Thanks for also sharing them. Good memories.

[@bill8784]

Cool looking aircraft the F5, first clambered over a Canadian one as a child in the 60s.

[@咖哩余]

If you say Kowsar uses Grifo radar, then its closest analogue could be the F-5S/T upgraded by ST Aerospace for Republic of Singapore Air Force...

[@TP-ie3hj]

Most assume Iran would be in a fight against the US only. So its futile to have an F5. However it is much more likely that Iran would use aircraft to fight insurgents or the Taliban. Iran could find itself in a war with the Saudis or Azeris just as much as the US, in this respect a light attack plane like the f5 is a good choice. As mentioned by many the only choice. If Iran was able to get some help from say China or Russia a modernized F20 type aircraft with J10 tech would be a great aircraft and a match for many of the regional powers. Especially in numbers.

[@ignatiuswisnuwidya8547]

If the Iranian can reverse engineered and produced their own F-4 Phantom and F-14 Tomcat fleets, I would be amazed.

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Iran struggles with primitive F5

[@randomhuman5525]

Producing jet engines for fighters is the most difficult part of the job. producing quality avionics too. Iran cannot do these. Can clone aircraft fuselage.

[@bramantyoprahoro7284]

Bagi Iran, meng-kloning dua pesawat itu perkara mudah. Tiru airframe-nya sambil sedikit modifikasi, ganti avionik dan senjata, uji terbang dan produksi massal dengan nama baru.

[@ignatiuswisnuwidya8547]

@@bramantyoprahoro7284 itu kalau Iran meniru F-4 phantom dan f-14 tomcat secara keseluruhan terutama mesin

[@bramantyoprahoro7284]

@@ignatiuswisnuwidya8547 Perkara mesin, mereka sudah membuat tiruan GE J79 untuk F-4 dan TF30 untuk F-14. Hanya saja sedikit di-upgrade agar lebih irit.

[@AO-ow6tt]

What is the matter or problem of using a "feudal project" to make a better aircraft if it is cost effective and justified for Iran?

[@TD402dd]

An American's view: Choosing the F-5 copy for a new two tail design makes no sense. It is capable of Mach 1.6 with upgraded engines and single tale. It seems the two tails are to impress someone.

[@onetruekeeper]

The F-5 is a badass fighter any pilot would be proud to fight in.

[@envitech02]

The Iranians are amazing people. They have some of the best exerts and engineers in the region and are able to reverse engineer many western components and airframes.

[@lensman5762]

Iranians are fine as engineers and scientists, but for that fucking corrupt and inept government that rules over them.

[@randomhuman5525]

In which region? Is it within the borders of Iran? Turkey is decades ahead of Iran. The JF17 aircraft, produced locally by Pakistan with the help of China, is much better than the F5 copies. Iran is overrated.

[@ahmadabbasi4227]

⁠​⁠@@randomhuman5525you said yourself, with the help of Chinese, and American in case of Turkey, Iran is doing it alone

[@randomhuman5525]

@@ahmadabbasi4227 Getting help from the most technologically advanced countries and transferring technology will improve you. This is faster and more efficient than trying to reinvent the wheel. Pakistan built JF17 with China. Türkiye produced the fuselage and many parts of the F35. Additionally, Türkiye produces engine parts for General Electric. In addition, Türkiye also produces its own Jet engines. Unlike Qaher F313, Turkey's domestic aircraft TFX Kaan is a real plane that can fly. It will make its first flight in about 30 days. It is clear that Turkey is technologically far ahead of Iran. Iran, on the other hand, acquired ballistic missile technology from North Korea. This is lower technology than building airplanes.

[@jaws666]

This what happens to a countries military when said country is a social and political piriyah.

[@PoiPoi5189]

This was extremely informative, thank you

[@MbogaTatu]

It's pronounced "ee-ran" not "eye-ran"

[@maestromecanico597]

Very nicely done. An ostracized nation’s Air Force could do a lot worse than attempt to copy the F-5. Let’s see them replicate the F-14.

[@meenam300zx]

F14 is not a good platform and not worth a copy. SU35 is much better and this is the path Iran is pursuing.

[@ezeee595]

It’s the most logical point to start from. F5 is a simple aircraft to reverser engineer.

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@PaulNat360]

Been Liking The Kowsar Lately. That’S Why I Have Been Collecting Several 1/72 Model Kits Of The T38, F5B And F5F…

[@com1283]

kowsar and azarakhsh are upgraded version of F5. they can carry laser guided bombs and agm and also they add map and targeting pod while the F5 dosent have any of these

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@texasranger24]

Can we get a video about the german U212 class (plus export variants, future CD upgrade) next?

[@agramarten]

Their production of F-5 Tiger II parts is very likely in entirety used for maintenance of F-5 still in service and it is possible that some aircraft of U.S. produced F-5 Tiger II were converted to Kowsar standard. Another is priority which anything else has greater priority since it is most efficient way to challenge opposing forces as achieving air superiority even in domestic airspace would be rather tall order.

[@TheChosen2030]

How well will they do against f22. Or f16 and f15.

[@randomhuman5525]

Zero chance.

[@echohunter4199]

Very good video, I had no idea, thank you.

[@sohrabroozbahani4700]

Lack of technology to make anything more advanced and still practically within reach, lack of proper wind tunnel assets to actually design a supersonic jet from scratch... the softwares can only get you so far...

[@mansari7310]

of curse they are fake just like their drone that US intelligence told us Iranian drone are epoxy mockup propaganda a footage of them in flight are photoshoped fake. but since 2019 that they attacked Saudi oil infrastructure and patriot system couldent stop them. and 1 patriot system destroyed by Iranian drone in UAE same patriot that failed again and again against cheapest Iranian drone In Saudi and UAE and recently in Syria that resulted in 1 dead and 6 injured American. ridiculous Ukraine claim is a pr propaganda ordered by US to change the embarrassing results of patriot missile but Iranian Khordad 3 which not even the best of Iranian air defense design (the best is Bavar 373) shot down the most expensive drone In the world (global hawk) with the first attempt in 32000 altitude that supposed to be out of reach of air defense missile the best Iranian air defense design and development is Bavar 373 which Russia's aviation expert admitted is superior to s300 but he also said it behind s400 but only in range . so, from an objective and unbiases look at comparison of their weapons performance it would become obvious that USA was engaging in propaganda in exaggerating and overhyping their own weapons without any evidence to backed it up and engage in anti-Iranian propaganda to smear them by blatant lies that their drone epoxy. the Lier and propagandist is the US not IRAN you westerners have no idea about Iran except through western anti Iran propaganda. but outside their propaganda they themselves admit to Iranian advancement. but not in media ASPI which is Australian technology tracker put Iran among top ten technology superpower in all 44 critical strategic technology and in 7 of them in top 5 . what about US Persians without exception either winning or in top 3 in science Olympia. Iran unveiled hypersonic missile. Iran is among the countries that put satellite in orbit and only 8country can do that indigenously and none of them achieved it while under sanctions and embargo. the first award winning female mathematician was Iranian result of Tehran sheriff university of technology. Iran Ranks 5th in World Nanotechnology. Iran rank 13th In AI development according to global data institute and others Iran in top 5 manufacturers of gas turbine by capacity which is a critical strategic technology only handful of countries are poses after German Siemens stop the delivery of its gas turbine Iran mapna group sent 40 gas turbines with higher efficiency and lower price to Russia. Russia is dependent on Iran for its aviation spare part for airliner. Iran sending car, medicine, surgical robot, corona vaccine, gas turbine, drone, composite material and many more. and i remind you again Iran is under Sevier sanction for 45 years

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@jonathantarrant2449]

They are getting up to 48 su35, how much newer do you need

[@azimadam7440]

iran is not behind if they are so behind they cannot down amarican steath drones these are known fact bro accept it.

[@emanuelfigueroa5657]

It would be awesome if the Iranians produce the F-20 Tigershark.

[@samanpouee5370]

Great presentation but unfortunately I'm not one of those million Iranians that believe Iran can compete with Western aerospace industry. Based on available Persian sources, Azarakhsh was an attempt to build a 4 gen fighter fighter jet on chassis of f5 like the f20 program in U.S with the help of Chinese aerospace firms. But the Chinese quited the program in response to sanctions that imposed on Iran's military sector in 2000s. Saeghe was the same program just like the previous one but with Russians. Russians supposed to give the mig29 engines production license to Iran for the purpose of making saeghe in masses but it never happened. Kowsar was the last attempt to make mass produced upgraded f5 with what Iran aerospace have and it never took off BC it doesn't have any economic benefits. Even back then there was the talk about buying Chinese jf-17 from chinese-pakistani firms instead of making kowsar and only god knows what happened.

[@guitarazn90210]

JF-17 would be a huge boost for Iran but I think there's too many political obstacles. Their best bet right now are Su-35s maybe even Su-75s if things get real desperate for Russia.

[@randomhuman5525]

In addition to these, there is the "stealth fighter" Qaher F313 introduced by Iran. It was a total joke. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@meanstavrakas1044]

The F5 is a capable Weapon in the right hands. It's better for Iran to have it's own domestically made fighters than to be totally dependent on others.

[@aceofhearts573]

I think Iran realized they don't need a manned air force. All they need is drones and long range missiles.

[@OshinAttari]

When Japan Coping the Aircraft! People: 😘 When Iran Coping The Aircraft People: 😡 Why?

[@mrmakhno3030]

don't worry they will get Su 35S soon, it's of course much better than any Iranian current fighter jet.

[@IsaacKuo]

When Japan "copied" aircraft, it was technology transfer with the original developers purposefully providing the technology and manufacturing infrastructure. So it wasn't "copying", it was licensed local manufacture. Their programs to develop enhanced versions was supported ... until it wasn't. Oh well. My point is, it's a completely different sort of thing. That said, I'd actually argue that reverse engineering and copying without the cooperation of the original developers is the more impressive accomplishment, even if the resulting aircraft isn't as good.

[@jaws666]

Just finished building a model of an Iranian F-5E

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@lokihammerfall7781]

Kowsar is a 4th generation fighter jet (F-5 is not). What the Iranians are doing is to pave the way for manufacturing more advanced aircrafts in the near future. The same thing was done with their missile and drone programs.

[@robergainful9794]

IRAN ES UN EJEMPLO A SEGUIR A TODO NIVEL Y EN TODO SENTIDO(EN LO INDUSTRIAL Y TECNOLOGICO, CLARO).

[@paleoph6168]

What happened to your video on the Kawasaki C-2?

[@WeaponDetective]

Due to copy right claim, it was removed. We will remake it with new footages, soon.

[@paleoph6168]

​@@WeaponDetectivethat's good to know! :D

[@marcr9541]

Very fair comment. Thanks for this great video.

[@elhambakouchi5688]

I believe it’s great to say when the country like Iran with more then 40 years of sanctions is the top 5 countries in missile technology and nano technology and unmanned aerial crafts and even sending satellites to orbit also a fourth country in the world to make a super sonic missile is going to be very fast one the best at making fighter jets as they already made the cargo plane named it Simorgh this year and they also making all those jet engines themselves domestically in side country one hundred percent so I do believe they will fill this gap very quickly in a few years… it’s not important where they are now it’s amazing how they are trying so hard and that’s how the west got to this point as the US general Mackenzie said it Iranian pasted us in unmanned aircraft technology and we no longer holding the flag in this department …😊

[@Benzijune]

Necessity is the mother of invention 😂👍

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@louiswilkins9624]

Not horrible, you have to start somewhere.

[@rufus-h4h]

It's surprising that they didn't reverse engineer the F-14.

[@orionclouds3741]

Because F14 technology are far more advanced and complex compared to F5 Tiger

[@MichaelBoelton]

what makes you think they haven't? the United States literally scrapped its entire F14 fleet to prevent Iran from getting parts, yet the Iranians keep flying the tomcat 18 years laters.

[@tentimesful]

the copied f5 probably because it was easiest to copy as it is one of the oldest... simple rocket with propulsion and bombs...

[@alexlo7708]

Iran has high technology enough that it can build jet engine itself.

[@yannismoragiannis2950]

They didn't copy it.they just took different parts of various planes and Mr Frankenstein is ready

[@haoever]

Is there anything special in singapore? jet tanks ship subs...

[@IsaacKuo]

Jet tanks can only ship very tiny subs.

[@ARK98111]

Iran has a much smaller defense budget than other countries, and one of the reasons for Iran's desire is its cheapness and quick repairs, Iran is under the most severe sanctions, and there is no one who can help, even its partners, namely Russia and China... Iranian F5 fighters are mostly a research project aimed at improving the knowledge of fighter construction. If Iran can achieve full knowledge of fighter design and construction, probably if it wants to build a fighter, the basis of its design will certainly be the F5 fighter.

[@hamiddeliri1790]

If the Iranian missile and drone programs are testimony, they should do well in intermediate term. F5 is probably a start to build the base. I remember early 80s when Iran was begging Gaddafi to get only few Russian Scuds to use as deterrent against Saddam's missile attacks on the civilians. In 40 years and despite widespread sanctions, they are better than many industrial countries in missile technology and they are allegedly export to superpower Russia! The facts to consider: -with advances in computer SCIENCE, the design and development of complex projects by smaller countries are a lot more possible than lets say 1980s. -Iranians are great in military reverse engineering. So although it is a little apple to orange, they have the EXPERINCE. -Iran has the most number of engineers in the world after China, India, USA, and Russia.The quality of graduates obviously varies, but the biased selection of them who make it to the Western graduate schools rank really high. So they have the HUMAN RESOURCE. -In the Iranian dwarfed economy, running projects is cheaper, probably 20 times cheaper. So the state still can FINANCE the defense projects. -Iran has learned to be PRACTICAL in the defense projects. Shahed Kamikaze drones are the prime example. If you need to flex muscles against smaller neighbors such as Taliban Afghanistan, you don't need to have F-35. Modified F-5s are more than enough.For the stronger neighbors such as KSA or Israel with more superior airforce, they developed drone and missile programs. When Iran destroyed Abqiq with mere 20 drones, KSA didn't dare to use airforce to respond. For standing to the USAF, Iranian rulers understand they don't stand a chance anyway, this is true even if they receive 200 Su-35 from Russia today. That is the reason they have been pursuing the nuclear program. -Dire needs dictate INNOVATION. Iranian soldiers in the battlefield and civilians in the cities were slaughtered by Saddam in 1980s. While Iran was sanctioned by almost everyone (except surprisingly Israel), Saddam was supported with money, weapons (including chemical), intelligence, propaganda, and political support by almost everyone including Europeans, Arabs, Russia, China, and even the United States. That is why despite a huge division (animosity is better word) between Iranian people and clerical government, defense projects have traditionally been an area of convergence of the two. If the entire force of a country is behind projects of this scale, there is a good chance of success.

[@orionxingu1758]

Negative and condescending view by the person who has made this video. Whichever way you look at it this is a huge achievement for Iran with all the illegal sanctions and restrictions placed upon it. Iran has a very successful aerospace industry today with very advanced hypersonic missiles and drones technology which very few countries possess. Criticizing is always easy to do.

[@lubomirdoukov6975]

Rebuilding an aircraft that has been designed in the 20th century is not closing any technological gaps!

[@techstepman]

you gotta respect them for trying and getting results even if its not up to 4th or 5th gen standards. China started by copying other and look at them now! They have surpassed russia already.

[@paullangford8179]

Not useful for intense combat, but great for crowd control.

[@bigmike9128]

When mom says we have f18 at home.The f18 at home.😊

[@katsarosfiat]

I can't understand why iran used blue angels acrobatic team as a livery.

[@jayfakhuri]

Maybe to mock them? Or maybe they are driven by the IrAF Aggressor Squadron. Us just spending time contemplating this could also very well be the reason.

[@kian942]

It's IRAN not Ayran

[@randomhuman5525]

TRUE. Ayran is a drink made from yoghurt in Turkey.

[@Niamizus]

It wouldnt be surprise at all if they manage to copy the F14 with more enhanced capabilities such as long range AAM , AESA radar and fully composite body

[@kdrapertrucker]

Well no, you see the F-14 is a very complicated aircraft, they had a hard enough time copying the very simple F-5.

[@bksmd1288]

Thay did upgrade the f-14 but copy nope its expensive it doesn't Worth it thay would buy sukho

[@meenam300zx]

​@kdrapertrucker I agree, when you can get tech transfer on SU35, why bother building F14...😂

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Stay off the drugs

[@Eric-kn4yn]

The winged donkey cart of allah hi tech secret fighter jet

[@mahdiismail8853]

Iran will continue develop their defence technology. Remember that, this is an ancient stock people of previously The Great Persian Empire. I only wish them all the best.

[@redrum707monkey]

as Murican i like it 👍

[@MBBurchette]

Amazing. Iran is finally developing the technology to replicate a 1960’s jet. I’m speechless. Truly impressed. Allahu Akbar.

[@hamidirani8258]

Can you say something like that about Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles, air defense systems and drones Mr Funny? How many countries can do that all and how long before began? Iran produce engine turbo jet, turbo craft , radars, avionics system, every weapons. Every system upgraded and that's just an experienced. You will see sooner than you think the next generation. You funny people know nothing about IRAN in many ways.

[@meenam300zx]

Considering that Iran was the most sanctioned country for 40 years, that is one hell of a progress. Imagine, you are not allowed to go to home depot or any hardware store but you build a house with your hand and basic tools all on your own. Granted this is not the latest technology but now you know the basics. Now Russia needs you and is willing to give you the tools. Imagine what Iran can do within the next 20 years.

[@azmolhossain9244]

indeed.

[@ttsgdksl]

god bless the country of freedom Iran, Freedom against genocide

[@teuingsaha5337]

Salut buat iran, dia mampu membuat mobil dan pesawat semdiri sekalipun kualitasnya dipertanyakan, itu lebih bagus dari pada beli dari negara barat yang kualitasnya juga jauh dibawah yang mereka produksi untuk diri mereka sendiri

[@lensman5762]

BTW, it is pronounced AZAR-Akh-Sh and not Azara-kesh. It is a Persian word meaning Thunderbolt. Saegheh means Lightning and Kowsar is Arabic and I don't know WTF it means or what it has to with a fighter jet. Perhaps one of the Mullahs named it.

[@ericferguson9989]

Kowthar means "abundance."

[@lensman5762]

@@ericferguson9989 Thanks for that. Yes, abundance of stupidity, I guess. They have to leave their mark everywhere. The question that should be asked is why the Iranian skies are not full of these , tarted up old F5s? The answer is simple, they are not building airplanes, but just converting the present airframes. Once the airframes dried up, so did the 'production '. As someone who was born in Tehran, I wish some of this childish propaganda had a hint of truth in it, but alas not.

[@siamak1246]

Hopefully, Prince Reza Pahlavi will return to his country soon and Iran will reach its actual position in the world once again. Persian phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes.

[@JohnSmith-rw8uh]

the shah was a prick too

[@hadiraazi8171]

🐴😆

[@miketheskepticalone6285]

The F5 was a tough-as-nails little scrapper who could be maintained by trained chimpanzees.

[@dougreed9843]

Iran will be joing the BRICS nations in time and be considered an equal with some other 80 nations to join hopefully peace will come to the global populations and defending borders won't be necessary. The focus can once again be on bringing humanity to fait and equal prosperity for all people. This is my extreme hope for a prosperous fairly treated Iran.

[@charlesburgoyne-probyn6044]

They presumably have a heavy press of several thousand tonnes necessary to stamp bulkheads out

[@SeanKosari]

Iran has already done a complete overhaul of the F14

[@atilllathehun1212]

I highly doubt the Kowsars wing span is over 53 feet!!!, otherwise a very good video.

[@hichic4390]

Looking at the background of the aviation industry in the leading countries and the experiences they gained after their mistakes, and comparing it with the new aviation industry of Iran with the sanctions they have faced all these years. It can be seen that the idea behind such a biased video originated from a sick mind.

[@amarjeetbadhani3616]

Nice video..

[@iandaniel1748]

Add another F5 upgrade with modern technology or F5E tiger 2 and f20 tiger shark jet

[@AKZP87]

Because they dont have tech to make modern fighter jets

[@Archie2c]

Up engining the F5 has been the call since the 50s

[@tyrantfox7801]

Well , this is how people get to be experts

[@DmitriyKazusiro]

Хоть кто то коснулся темы этих самолётов . Thanks Weapon Detective, за рассказ про эти машины. Можете кстати тогда коснуться Истребителей Atlas Cheetah ?

[@warhawk4494]

Low key like the twin tail design..... Wouldnt mind it added to DCS or Warthunder hahahahahhahaha jk

[@ThiagoMora-h6v]

Kowsar with new aviation and some improvment is 4th generation level, but not 4th++

[@umu8934]

That's their only choice available to gain experience and knowledge 😹😹😹

[@hamed3034]

Ayran is Turkish drink, the name of the country is Iran and not Ayran

[@NickThePilotUSA]

For my fellow Americans: EE-rahn is the way you say it

[@kamalshar7204]

Weapon detective: iran has a very well developed drone tech which destroyed west tech smoke screen in less than 2 years.

[@soundkode]

Iran just received shipments of modern Sukhoi jets from Russia.

[@5675492]

SU-35's

[@Ade-mu4zn]

🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@Ade-mu4zn]

🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@hiyou1831]

Those accurate missiles burning the back sides of some were impossible too!

[@mansari7310]

iran only need this fighter jet for dogfights with enemy fighter if it was necessary but not fo it own operations Why are fighter jets being used in the first place? Why don't we use land-based missiles instead of fighter jets for precision attacks? There are two kinds of missiles: cruise missiles, which are accurate but lack range, and ballistic missiles, which are almost limitless in range but have very poor accuracy. Fighter jets are used to deliver precision attacks with air-launched cruise missiles. But why did they have to be air-launched? Cruise missiles can't be long-range due to a problem known as "the tyranny of the rocket equation." For range, you require fuel. Fuel increases the weight, which decreases the range. So the answer they came up with was to move the missile close enough to the target with an aircraft, then launch the cruise missile. and for longer range they made aircraft carrier to move the fighter jet closer to target But why don't we make ballistic missiles as accurate as cruise missiles to eliminate the need for fighter jets and aircraft carriers? The ballistic missile that could go long range had a problem of its own known as "REENTRY PLASMA EFFECTS" which happens When slamming air particles into each other as fast as a reentering object does, the extreme heat from all this friction raises the temperature of the air so high that the gas becomes ionized, forming essentially a cloud of plasma around the outer surface of the craft in the reentry phase that interrupt the radio communications between a vehicle and ground station. In simple terms, you can't guide it. Therefore, long-range ballistics are only used for nukes that lack of accuracy isn't an issue. So obviously, when Iran announced that they somehow developed ballistic missiles with pinpoint accuracy, everyone dismissed it as propaganda. Even after Iran released the footage of a ballistic missile hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy,. Iran was accused of Photoshopping, despite the lack of any evidence to suggest the footage was altered. But after the attack on the US air base that all missiles achieved bullseye, everyone had to accept the fact that, just like the Persians were the only ones with Damascus steel technology, now they repeated similar unachievable technology. Uzi Robbin, the father of Israel's missile defense, said this in reaction to Iran's pinpoint ballistic missile . "By pushing a button, they were able to accomplish a task that we need to risk the lives of pilots and costly fighter jets to do the same. and they probably were under air conditions when they pushing the button" Conclusion: iran doesn't need any aircraft or aircraft carrier to diliver precision attacks

[@faredhassan847]

Some know how is better than no know how. Turkiye started as parts manufacturer. Now they develop stealth fighter jet & drones

[@michaeldelucci4379]

Why didn't Iran take the F-5 disign and turn it into a F-20

[@Donaqueen777]

Why Americans pronouns the names wrongly? It is not pronounced I ran. The country is called Iran (eeraan). So pleased don’t run next time you’ll get tired.

[@Archie2c]

They might be better off updating their Phantoms or Tomcats