Iran’s ‘Kowsar’ fighter into production

Iran has started production of its locally-designed fighter aircraft, to be known as ‘Kowsar’ (Thunderbolt), Defence Minister Amir Hatami said at an unveiling ceremony. The Kowsar, which was unveiled recently is claimed to be ‘100% indigenously made’ but images reveal this to be much like the two-seat F-5 Freedom Fighter which has equipped the country’s air arm for decades.