| Name: | Shahed 129 | CAIG Wing Loong II |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Medium-altitude long-endurance | Medium-altitude long-endurance |
| Origin: | Iran | China |
| Produced: | 2012-present | 2015 |
| Unit cost: | - | - |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
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Shahed 129 and CAIG Wing Loong II
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.
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.
Specifications
| Range: | 3,400 km (2,100 mi) | |
| Max speed: | 370 km/h | |
| Service ceiling: | 7,300 m | 9,900 m |
| Weight empty: | ||
| Weight max: | 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) | |
| Armament: | Bombs: 4 × Sadid-345 PGM | Bombs: FT-10, FT-9, FT-7, GB7, GB4. Missiles: BRM1, AKD-10, BA-7. Up to 480 kg. |
Range
Dimensions
| Length: | 8 m | 11 m |
| Width: | 16 m | 20.5 m |
| Height: | 3.1 m | 4.1 m |
Images
Shahed 129
CAIG Wing Loong II
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