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Owj Turbojet Engine
The Iranian Owj Turbojet Engine
TypeTurbojet
National originIran
ManufacturerGeneral Electric, Iran Aviation Industries Organization, Turbine Engine Manufacturing (TEM)[citation needed]
First run2016
Major applicationsHESA 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

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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

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According to Iranian state media sources, the Owj engine reportedly powers the HESA Kowsar and HESA Saeqeh fighter jets.[4][5]

Applications

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Iran Flaunts New Missile and Jet Engine Technology | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  2. ^ "موتور ملی اوج، نخستین موتور توربوجت ایران". iranpress.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  3. ^ "Iran launches production of Owj turbojet engine". Trend.Az. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  4. ^ "Iran launches production of Owj turbojet engine". Trend.Az. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  5. ^ تارخ, حمید (2017-02-23). "جنگنده بمب افکن صاعقه". جنگاوران (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-09-23.
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