Name: | Shahed 129 | IAI Eitan (Heron TP) |
---|---|---|
Type: | Medium-altitude long-endurance | Medium-altitude long-endurance |
Origin: | Iran | Israel |
Produced: | 2012-present | 2004 |
Unit cost: | - | - |
Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Shahed 129 and IAI Eitan (Heron TP)
![Shahed 129](/Images/Drones/Shahed_129.jpg)
![IAI Eitan (Heron TP)](/Images/Drones/IAF-Eitan.jpg)
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.
IAI Eitan is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle, which was developer in Israel around 2004. It was invented by Israel Aerospace Industries (the Malat division of it) and it's a newer, updated version of the IAI Heron.
Specifications
Range: | 3,400 km (2,100 mi) | 7,400 km (4,600 mi) |
Max speed: | 407 km/h | |
Service ceiling: | 7,300 m | 14,000 m |
Weight empty: | 2700 kg | |
Weight max: | 5400 kg | |
Armament: | Bombs: 4 × Sadid-345 PGM |
Range
Dimensions
Length: | 8 m | 14 m |
Width: | 16 m | 26 m |
Height: | 3.1 m | - |
Images
Shahed 129
![Shahed 129](/Images/Drones/Shahed_129.jpg)
IAI Eitan (Heron TP)
![IAI Eitan (Heron TP)](/Images/Drones/IAF-Eitan.jpg)