New photos emerged Saturday of a new prototype of Iran's stealth fighter jet, previous models of which were mocked by aviation experts who predicted it "would never fly." The updated version of Qaher F-313 stealth fighter jet was unveiled during an exhibition for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, The Aviationist editor David Cenciotti reported. Expand / Contract (The "updated" version of F-313 has a similar shape to the 2013 aircraft, but includes different features. (Tasnim News Agency))The F-313 was first unveiled in February 2013, though it was criticized for being too small. Recent statements released said that the F-313 fighter jet will be "a light close air support aircraft," The Aviationist reported.

Source: Fox News April 17, 2017 21:56 UTC