Any information about Iranian jet fighter "shafaq"

[raisetheissue]

Hi!

Does anybody have any information about the Iranian built jet fighter "shafaq"? How do you think this fighter will compare with other modern jet fighters?

http://img177.exs.cx/img177/2549/iriafshafagh05044fb.jpg

Thanks

[HoboWithAK]

Looks like a trainer. It seems quite small. I can't imagine they have any useful radar systems that can fit in that tiny nosecone.

[bew556]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shafaq

wiki for the win

[PersianPrince]

Just an F-5 copy.Cannot even reach mach 1.

[Limeyfellow]

Not even their most impressive plane. There F14s were much more useful in military conflicts in the past such as the war with Iraq in the 80s.

[koolkat]

looks like a yak 130 with different tail. May be made with chinese help.

[big_les]

It's more akin in concept to this:

http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mako/

ie just an advanced trainer with secondary light ground attack/counter-insurgency/last-ditch light day fighter roles. Bit like our Hawk (though I think the new ones are losing those secondary capabilities).