Iran presents Shahed-149 super-heavy drone with a range of 1000 km
The Iranian military has presented a new Shahed-149 ("Gaza") attack drone with a wingspan of 22 metres and a range of up to 4000 km.
Here's What We Know
The drone has a take-off weight of 3,100 kg, a speed of up to 350 km/h and can stay in the air for up to 35 hours at an altitude of over 10,500 metres. It is equipped with a 500kg payload, which allows it to carry up to 13 Sadid-345 precision-guided bombs and strike within a 1,000km radius.
A Shahed-149 or Gaza drone. Illustration: Tehran Times
The drone was successfully tested during the "Great Prophet's Power" exercise, where it destroyed eight mock targets. In addition to strike functions, the Shahed-149 can perform reconnaissance and logistics tasks.
Analysts note that its characteristics allow it to potentially reach Israel and return without refuelling.
Source: Tehran Times
