Identical Twins ...?

In some really amazing cases, you have two countries who happen to come up with an invention at the same time. Even the "discovery of flight" was very controversial because of how France and England had also made test that were a little less successful than the Wright Brothers' (don't get me wrong, I am still giving full credit for the first man powered flight to the Wrights!!). Same thing with cinema between Edison and "les freres Lumieres" in France. In those cases it's just because the technologies are there and it's "simply a question of combining them in the appropriate way. However in this instance, it would really surprise me that the intent behind the design AND the design AND the colors (?) of two aircraft can be as identical as they are. I am wondering now WHY Iran would want to copy such an aircraft for their personal needs (not saying that I don't like the Cri-cri, on the contrary, Vive la France!)....

The CriCri is not a new design, it is an amazing aerobatic wonder. Depending on composits it could have near nothing for radar signiture. Just a thought, worth what you paid for it.

copy!

It looks like an original cri-cri design, I do not  believe in the specifications the officials claim, nor that it may carry 2 persons.

The engines are of 2 stroke design, and 2 strokes have a high fuel consumption in general, with 2 engines Ii have a serious doubt about the range and autonomy.

But one shall see the positive side of it, that it may one day open the sky's to as many Iranian pilots as possible, if possible!

Jeanne,

I agree as well.  I don't get it

First let's all agree it's a pretty blatant copy of the cri cri but more importantly, the cri cri was designed as a cartoon, a.... a Jetsonian people mover.  It is whimsy - from duel spinners to bent up T tail.  Why replicate it as a commercial product?

 I also can't understand it being touted as a training aircraft (even if it had the 2 seats commonly found in trainers). It would be a totally different aircraft in it's 2 seat version. 

 Is it being marketed as civilian or military ? Where is the utility?  

Is this roll out designed to stimulate a domestic GA movement?   I think the domestic market is a little busy right now with other pressing matters.

 If military - at least paint it flat gray to reduce the "look at the cute little toy..." factor a bit.

Is this a undergrad aeronautics class project that is being “spun”  as Iranian Aerospace Industry?  (It would answer the paint job copy)

I just don't get it?

Hopefully we will find out more and enjoy the chuckle. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qcMjG1KL2Q&feature=related 

gosh, what do we have in our arsenal that could counter such a foe? Maybe an ultralight with amrams? <grin>

How much does a guidance system cost? Yes if I set my mind to evil it gets scary in here fast.

Thank God they don't know about the BD-5 !!!!

I find it interesting that the Iranians chose a Red, White and Blue color scheme.....