MNA � Iran has successfully test-flown the first indigenous advanced light attack and training jet �Kosar� concurrent with the National Day of Defense Industry.







The domestically-made�fighter/trainer jet �Kosar�, mainly developed by the Iran Aviation Industries Organization, was unveiled back in July 2017, and showcased to international audience at MAKS�air show in Moscow.

The twin-engined, two-seat Kosar jet�was successfully ran through test-flights this morning in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani. The event was part of the programs planned to commemorate Iran�s Day of Defense Industry, during which the president is scheduled to deliver a speech.



�Kosar� enjoys many advanced features including an indigenous avionic and fire-control system, multi-function digital displays, ballistic weapon calculator, an advanced HUD system to increase strike precision, and an advanced multifunction fire control radar to boost the identification of targets and threats.

�Kosar� is an advanced fighter jet with a Close Air Support (CAS) role that has made Iran one of the few countries with the know-how of designing and manufacturing such jets equipped with 4th generation avionic and fire-control systems.

The jet will be mass-produced with one-seat and two-seat, the latter of which can be used for both military and training purposes.