HESA Simourgh
HESA · Iran · first flew 2023 · transport aircraft
The HESA Simourgh, also written Simorgh, is an Iranian light transport aircraft unveiled on 19 May 2022. It is a variation of the IrAn-140 turboprop airliner, which evolved from the Antonov An-140.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Rear cargo ramp added to the IrAn-140 fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-turboprop high-wing transport
- Rear cargo ramp added to the IrAn-140 fuselage
- About 23 m long and 25 m in span
A twin-turboprop transport powered by Klimov TV3-117VMA-SBM1 engines, with a range of 3,900 km.
Specifications
- The HESA Simourgh has a length of 23 m (75 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25 m (82 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Its first prototype was shown to the press in 2022, and the aircraft made its first flight on 30 May 2023 according to the Iranian Ministry of Defence. By 29 October 2025 it had completed 100 hours of flying towards airworthiness certification.
Variants
Compared with the IrAn-140 there are changes to the wings, tail and fuselage, the most noticeable being the cargo ramp at the rear.
Where you'll see it
A general-purpose cargo and troop transport that can carry 6 tonnes, or 52 passengers or 24 stretchers. Full operational service is expected in 2027.
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