Name: | Shahed 129 | CASC Rainbow CH-4 |
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Type: | Medium-altitude long-endurance | Long-endurance, high-altitude |
Origin: | Iran | China |
Produced: | 2012-present | |
Unit cost: | - | - |
Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Shahed 129 and CASC Rainbow CH-4
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) | 5000 km |
Max speed: | 435 km/h | |
Service ceiling: | 7,300 m | |
Weight empty: | ||
Weight max: | 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) | |
Armament: | Bombs: 4 × Sadid-345 PGM | Up to 250 to 345 kg. |
Range
Dimensions
Length: | 8 m | 8.5 m |
Width: | 16 m | 18 m |
Height: | 3.1 m | - |
Images
Shahed 129
CASC Rainbow CH-4