| Name: | Shahed 129 | CAIG Wing Loong |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Medium-altitude long-endurance | Medium-altitude long-endurance |
| Origin: | Iran | China |
| Produced: | 2012-present | 2009 |
| Unit cost: | - | - |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
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Shahed 129 and CAIG Wing Loong
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.
The CAIG Wing Loong can be also called the Chengdu Pterodactyl I. It's a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle. It was developed in People's Republic of China by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. The general idea of its creators was to provide a vehicle, that can be used as a surveillance and aerial reconnaissance platform.
Specifications
| Range: | 3,400 km (2,100 mi) | 4,000 km (2,500 mi) |
| Max speed: | 280 km/h | |
| Service ceiling: | 7,300 m | 5,000 m |
| Weight empty: | ||
| Weight max: | ||
| Armament: | Bombs: 4 × Sadid-345 PGM | Air-to-surface weapons - 200kg |
Range
Dimensions
| Length: | 8 m | 9 m |
| Width: | 16 m | 14 m |
| Height: | 3.1 m | 2.77 m |
Images
Shahed 129
CAIG Wing Loong
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