Iran's Shahed-136 drone
#1 Classification
Type:Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Introduced:2021
Origin:Iran
Manufacturer:Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Company (HESA)
#2 Specifications
Length:3.5m
Wingspan:2.5m
Max takeoff weight:200kg
Max speed:185 km/h
Max range:2000km
Cost (est):USD $20,000 – $80,000
#3 Systems & Warhead
Autonomy:Autonomous flight via onboard AI or pre-programming
Launch:Rocket-assisted take-off from truck-mounted racks; salvo or swarm launches
Warhead:1x approx. 30 to 50kg warhead, generally a high-explosive fragmentation charge