Saeqeh fighter plane test-flown in `Blow of Zolfaqar' wargames
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Prov, Sept 6, IRNA
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Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Ayatollah Salehi said on Wednesday that the `Saeqeh' fighter plane was one of those tested in the ongoing `Blow of Zolfaqar' wargames in northwestern Iran.
"For the first time, the Saeqeh, or Thunderbolt, fighter plane carried out a mission to bomb virtual enemy targets on Wednesday in northwest of Iran," the commander told IRNA.
He added that the plane, which is similar to the US F-18 fighters, was designed, remodeled and improved by Iranian experts at the army's Sattari Air Base.
Salehi added that Iran had not received outside help to modify the plane.
He noted that the technology needed for manufacturing Saeqeh fighters basically came from foreign countries such as the US, Russia, China and India and was only modified by Iranian experts.
The 'Blow of Zolfaqar' wargames were carrying out in land, sea and air in different parts of Iran since August 19.
Zolfaqar, which refers to the sword of Imam Ali (AS), the first Imam of the Household of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), is a symbol of power and courage for Shi'ite Muslims.
The wargames are aimed at ensuring the army's preparedness and defense capabilities as well as testing newly produced weapons.
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