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Shahed-129 (V.1)

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is an Iranian single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed by Shahed Aviation Industries for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Shahed 129 is capable of combat and reconnaissance missions and has an endurance of 24 hours; it is similar in size, shape and role to the American MQ-1 Predator and is widely considered as one of the most capable drones in Iranian service.

The UAV has been used for airstrikes in the Syrian Civil War and for border patrol on Iran's eastern border. As of 2017 the Shahed 129 and Saegheh are expected to form the backbone of Iran's high-end UAV fleet for at least the next decade.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 121.8ft (37.1m)
  • Length 69.5ft (21.2m)
  • Height 24.3ft (7.4m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 15,238lbs (6,912kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.17
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.065
  • Wing Loading 30.2lbs/ft2 (147.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 504.7ft2 (46.9m2)
  • Drag Points 11234

Parts

  • Number of Parts 258
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 1,270