IAIO Qaher-313
proposed Iranian fighter aircraft
The IAIO Qaher-313 (Persian: قاهر-۳۱۳; also Ghaher-313, Conqueror (Tamer)-313, Q-313, F-313) is an Iranian prototype aircraft. Originally intended to be a manned single-seat potential 5th generation aircraft and stealth fighter, the Qaher-313 was publicly announced on 1 February 2013. Independent experts have expressed significant doubts about the viability of the aircraft. In early 2023, Iranian media reported that the Qaher-313 was being modified from a manned fighter aircraft into an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Design and development
Manned fighter aircraft
According to Iranian government sources, the F-313 Qaher was designed and is indigenously produced in Iran by the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), a division of the Ministry of Defense, and IRIAF. The project manager is Hassan Parvaneh.
The aircraft design is a canard configuration. It was initially described as a stealth fighter built with advanced materials, a very low radar signature and with low-altitude operations capability that could carry either two 2,000-pound (910 kg) bombs, multiple smaller smart guided missiles, or at least 6 PL-12 type air-to-air missiles; these claims were later debunked by numerous international experts.
It features a downward wingtip device. Iran claims they have designed the aircraft using CATIA three-dimensional interactive design software and tested it using simulation software including Gambit numerical grid generation software, fluent flow analysis and simulation software, CFD models and that they have additionally tested the aerodynamics using small sized jet and propeller flying models.
A prototype version of the Qaher-313 was portrayed to have test-flown at some point before the presentation.
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