HESA Yasin

The HESA Yasin is an Iranian training jet which was unveiled on October 17, 2019. The jet might also be tasked for close air support.

The aircraft is based (or so it seems) on the Spanish CASA C-101

The aircraft has been designed and built by Iranian Armed Forces specialists and is purposed to be utilized for training fighter pilots.

History
The Yasin was unveiled during a ceremony in Shahid Noje Airbase in Hamadan Province on October 17, 2019, that was by the attendance of high-ranking Iranian officials among Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General, Amir Hatami, Iran's Air Force Brigadier General commander Aziz Nasirzadeh and vice-president for science/technology affairs Sorena Sattari.

The mass production of the standard version started on 11 March 2023.

On 13 December 2023, the production model of HESA Yasin had its first flight.

Design
The weight of Yasin is 5.5 tons and can fly up to 1200 kilometers. The wing's design enables the jet to land and take-off at a speed of at least 200 km/h.

The length of this aircraft is 12 meters and its height is 4 meters.

Arming Yasin trainer jets for Close Air Support is being considered.