Shahed 149 Gaza

The Gaza drone (Persian: پهپاد غزه), or Shahed 149 (Persian: شاهد ۱۴۹),[2] is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. It was unveiled on 21 May 2021 and named after the Gaza Strip in honor of the Palestinians' struggle against Israel amid the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis which resulted in a ceasfire announced the same day.[3][4][5] It is delivered to IRGC Aerospace Force in 2022.[6][7]

Gaza (Shahed-149)
Role Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
National origin Iran
Manufacturer Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Design group Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Designer Shahed Aviation Industries Research Center
First flight 21 May 2021
Introduction IRGC
Status Active
Primary user Iran
Produced on 21 May 2021 (unveiled)
Developed from Shahed 129[1]

The Gaza drone is similar in size, shape and role to the American MQ-9 Reaper.[6][8] It is a larger, heavier, and more capable aircraft than the earlier Shahed 129 which was based on the MQ-1 Predator.[6] It has a flight duration of 35 hours, a range of 2,000 km (1,200 miles), 21m wingspan, 350 km/h cruise speed and is capable of carrying 13 bombs and 500 kg of electronic equipment.[3][9][10] It is the first Iranian UAV powered by a turboprop engine.[2]

Specifications
Electro-optical/infrared system

Data from [6][9][8]

General characteristics

  • Crew: none
  • Capacity: 13 bombs and 500 kg of electronic equipment
  • Length: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 21 m (68 ft 11 in)
  • Height: 3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)
  • Powerplant: 1 × turboprop, 650 to 750 hp (estimation)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 350 km/h (220 mph, 190 kn)
  • Range: 2,000 km (1,200 mi, 1,100 nmi)
  • Endurance: 35h
  • Service ceiling: 11,000 m (35,000 ft)

Armament

  • Bombs: 13 bombs, internal atrium and rotating arm release device

Avionics

  • Electro-optical/infrared sensors, including:
    • Day-vision camera with a zoom power of at least 100 to 120 times
    • Thermal imager camera
    • Laser rangefinder
  • Environmental monitoring within a radius of 500 km
  • Stealth aircraft detection up to a radius of 500 km
  • Satellite communication antenna

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References
  1. "اسرائیل: ایران از قشم و چابهار عملیات دریایی و پهپادی می‌کند". BBC News فارسی (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  2. "جابجایی رکوردهای پهپادی ایران با «غزه»/ آخرین فناوری پهپادی سپاه چه ویژگی‌هایی دارد؟ | خبرگزاری فارس". www.farsnews.ir. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  3. "Iran displays long-range drone, names it 'Gaza' in honor of Palestinians' struggle". Al Arabiya English. 2021-05-21.
  4. "Iran's Revolutionary Guard names drone "Gaza," says it can carry 13 bombs over 1,200 miles". Newsweek. 2021-05-21.
  5. "Iran unveils new missiles, 'Gaza' drones - analysis". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com.
  6. "Gaza UAV, new symbol of Iran's long-range UAV power". iranpress.com. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  7. "Flight Test Successful for IRGC's Gaza Drone - Politics news".
  8. "Iran unveils 'Gaza' UAV". Janes.com. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  9. "Iran unveils long-range drone named 'Gaza'". Associated Press. 2021-05-21.
  10. "Iran Guards unveil 'Gaza' drone in tribute to Palestinians". www.timesofisrael.com.
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