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Saeqeh (Persian "Thunderbolt"), alternative spellings: Sa'eqeh).
Saeqeh fighter plane test-flown in `Blow of Zolfaqar'
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Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Ataollah 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.
The General mentioned that the top speed of Saeqeh is Mach 1.8, saying that it can carry 5 tons of arsenals and weapons.
According to the air force deputy commander, Saeqeh can easily engage in air-to-surface and air-to-air battles.
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