| Name: | CAIG Wing Loong II | Shahed 129 |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Medium-altitude long-endurance | Medium-altitude long-endurance |
| Origin: | China | Iran |
| Produced: | 2015 | 2012-present |
| Unit cost: | - | - |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
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CAIG Wing Loong II and Shahed 129
CAIG Wing Loong II is the second version of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle under the same name, with number I. It was first introduced in 2015 during Aviation Expo China in Beijing. The machine is able to achieve a long strike with a satellite link.
The Shahed 129 is an Iranian unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) with a single-engine. It's a medium-altitude long-endurance model, designed by Shahed Aviation Industries. The Shahed 129 can be used for both combat and reconnaissance missions. The UAV was used for airstrikes in the Syrian Civil War. This vehicle is supposed to be the backbone of the Iranian high'end UCAV fleet for ten or more years.
Specifications
| Range: | 3,400 km (2,100 mi) | |
| Max speed: | 370 km/h | |
| Service ceiling: | 9,900 m | 7,300 m |
| Weight empty: | ||
| Weight max: | 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) | |
| Armament: | Bombs: FT-10, FT-9, FT-7, GB7, GB4. Missiles: BRM1, AKD-10, BA-7. Up to 480 kg. | Bombs: 4 × Sadid-345 PGM |
Range
Dimensions
| Length: | 11 m | 8 m |
| Width: | 20.5 m | 16 m |
| Height: | 4.1 m | 3.1 m |
Images
CAIG Wing Loong II
Shahed 129
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