IAIO Owj
| Owj Turbojet Engine | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Iranian Owj Turbojet Engine | |
| Type | Turbojet |
| National origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | General Electric, Iran Aviation Industries Organization, Turbine Engine Manufacturing (TEM)[citation needed] |
| First run | 2016 |
| Major applications | HESA Kowsar, HESA Saeqeh |
The Owj (Persian: اوج, Apex) is an Iranian turbojet engine that is reportedly a reverse-engineered copy of the General Electric J85.[1] Revealed in 2016, the engine powers several military aircraft, including the HESA Kowsar and HESA Saeqeh fighter jets, as part of Iran's strategy to increase self-reliance in defense technologies.[2]
Design and development
[edit]The Owj turbojet is reportedly a reverse-engineered copy of the General Electric J85, a compact and widely used engine in military applications.[1] Iranian engineers adapted the design to meet specific operational requirements and further enhance its performance for domestic use.[3][better source needed]
The engine is designed to provide significant thrust in a lightweight, compact structure.[citation needed] Its versatility allows it to power various aircraft, such as fighter jets and training jets.[citation needed]
Iranian domestic aerospace effort
[edit]According to Iranian state media sources, the Owj engine reportedly powers the HESA Kowsar and HESA Saeqeh fighter jets.[3][4]
Applications
[edit] |
- HESA Kowsar (fighter jet)
- HESA Saeqeh (fighter jet)
- HESA Azarakhsh (fighter jet)
- HESA Yasin (training jet)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Iran Flaunts New Missile and Jet Engine Technology | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
- ↑ "موتور ملی اوج، نخستین موتور توربوجت ایران". iranpress.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- 1 2 "Iran launches production of Owj turbojet engine". Trend.Az. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ↑ تارخ, حمید (2017-02-23). "جنگنده بمب افکن صاعقه". جنگاوران (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-09-23.