5 fearsome drones Iran could use to strike back at Israel

5 fearsome drones Iran could use to strike back at Israel

The world is holding its breath in anticipation of Iran’s retaliation for Israel’s April 1 strike targeting the Islamic Republic’s Embassy compound in Damascus, Syria. US officials told media Friday that Tehran may hit military sites inside Israel with over 100 drones and dozens of missiles.

Here are some of the long-range UAVs Iran has in its arsenal.

Shahed 136

Unique delta wing drone design unveiled in 2021
Built by the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (Persian Acronym HESA)
Weapons Payload: 50 kg
Dimensions: 3.5x2.5 meters
Propeller-powered
185 km/h top speed
Range: 2,500 km

Mohajer 10

Large, aircraft-style drone unveiled in 2023
Designed by the Qods Aviation industries Company as a multipurpose UAV for long-range strikes, surveillance, electronic warfare and full-spectrum superiority* Weapons Payload: 300 kg
Dimensions: at 6.5x4.2x18.2 meters
Propeller-powered
210 km/h top speed
Range: 2,000 km

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