SOHEIL
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Couple of years ago Irgc commander Amir ali hajizadeh announced a project to develop a manned stealth bomber based on RQ-170 technology.
Iran in the first place made smaller 20% and 40% of RQ-170 to master flying wing aerodynamics & technologies.
& in 2016 first 1:1 operational model unveiled to public:
& named it simorgh (سیمرغ/Phoenix)
Dimensions: W: ~15m / L: ~4.5m / H: ~1.6m
Some leaked informations say the manned version will be a 200% model !
Which means about 30 meters wingspan !
It's much smaller than B-2 spirit but as hajizadeh said: we don't need intercontinental capabilities & it's enough for our region! American systems are luxurious & expensive but we want a much cheaper & effective aircraft in big numbers...
Northrop Grumman B-2
...
Let's wait & see how far our guys will go...
Iran in the first place made smaller 20% and 40% of RQ-170 to master flying wing aerodynamics & technologies.
& in 2016 first 1:1 operational model unveiled to public:
& named it simorgh (سیمرغ/Phoenix)
Dimensions: W: ~15m / L: ~4.5m / H: ~1.6m
Some leaked informations say the manned version will be a 200% model !
Which means about 30 meters wingspan !
It's much smaller than B-2 spirit but as hajizadeh said: we don't need intercontinental capabilities & it's enough for our region! American systems are luxurious & expensive but we want a much cheaper & effective aircraft in big numbers...
Northrop Grumman B-2
...
Let's wait & see how far our guys will go...