Iran has developed an unmanned interceptor based on the Karrar drone with an AD-08 anti-aircraft missile to destroy aerial threats

Iran is testing an unusual unmanned aerial vehicle. This is reported by Iranian media, which quotes a brigadier general of the Iranian army.

Here's What We Know

The speciality of the new platform is that it is used in ground-to-air operations. The new drone is based on the Karrar drone. At the same time, Iranian specialists were able to integrate the AD-08 anti-aircraft missile.

The new platform is designed to intercept air threats. The launch range is not specified, but it should increase compared to the ground-based version of the missile, which can hit targets within a radius of 12-16 kilometres instead of 8 kilometres.

The AD-08 has a passive infrared homing head. It allows for target acquisition without the need for radar.

As for the Karrar drone, Iran introduced it last year. It can climb to an altitude of more than 14 kilometres and reach speeds of up to 900 km/h. The drone is capable of carrying Azaraksh missiles, which are an analogue of the US AIM-9 Sidewinder.

Source: Tasnim News