HESA Shahed 136 - Wikipedia
WEBThe HESA Shahed 136 (Persian: شاهد ۱۳۶, literally " Witness 136"), also known by its Russian designation Geran-2 (Russian: Герань-2, literally " Geranium -2"), is an Iranian-designed loitering munition, [9] also referred to as a kamikaze drone or suicide drone, [10][11][12][13] in the form of an autonomous pusher-propelled drone.
Shahed drones - Wikipedia
WEBShahed drones are unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) and loitering munitions (exploding kamikaze drones) developed by Iranian company Shahed Aviation Industries. [1] The drones are made of commercial components.
Iran’s Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drone: Everything You Need To Know
WEBOct 21, 2022 · Shahed-136 kamikaze drones, explained: Since mid-September, a new aerial menace has begun harrying the Ukrainian people—explosive-laden kamikaze drones imported from Iran by Russia. The noisy flying-wing aircraft traverse hundreds of miles before nose-diving into civilian and military targets across Ukraine.
Shahed-238: Iran’s New Jet-Powered Drone That’s More …
WEBThe Shahed-136 weighs 440 lbs (200 kg) and carries a 110 lbs (50 kg) warhead. It is powered by a four-cylinder MD550 engine, achieving a cruising speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Analysts note that ...
Loitering munition - Wikipedia
WEBA loitering munition, also known as a suicide drone, [1] [2] [3] [4] kamikaze drone, [5] [6] [7] or exploding drone, [8] is a kind of aerial weapon with a built-in warhead that is typically designed to loiter around a target area until a target …
What Is Shahed-238? Russia's Upgraded Iranian Drone Poses ... - Newsweek
WEBJan 9, 2024 · An upgraded version of the infamous Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drones could be an unwelcome newcomer to the battlefield above Ukraine, as Russia works to grind down Kyiv's air defenses.
A year of the Shahed - Airwars
WEBSep 8, 2023 · After a rocket-assisted take off the engine - which gives the Shahed its distinctive 'lawn mower' sound - kicks in. Unless shot down, the drone eventually nose dives into the target. They have often been launched in quick succession to form barrages, inflicting maximum damage on a target.
How Dangerous Are Russia’s New Stealthy Shahed Drones? - Forbes
WEBNov 29, 2023 · A variant of the Iranian Shahed-136 drone used in the latest attacks sports a black stealth coating to reduce its radar signal, making it harder to shoot down.
Ukraine Enters a Dark New Era of Drone Warfare | WIRED
WEBOct 21, 2022 · Russia has ramped up its use of Iranian-made “suicide drones” in Ukraine, which travel in groups and explode by diving at their targets, obliterating themselves in the process.
Ukraine Switches Tactics To Defeat Altitude Shahed Drone …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Ukraine’s Air Force has become a key player in the counter-drone campaign. The old prop planes mobilized to shoot down reconnaissance drones may not be able to catch Shaheds, but other types can ...