Saeghe | |
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Type | Target drone |
Service history | |
Used by | Iran[1] |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Ghods Aviation Industries |
Specifications | |
Mass | 60 kg (182 lb.) |
Length | 2.81 m (9.5 feet) |
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Operational range | 50 km |
Flight altitude | 11000 ft |
Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
Saeghe (Thunderbolt) is a simple Iranian target drone.
Performance[]
Saeghe is a delta wing narrow pointed fuselage target drone. Control surfaces are located on the horizontal stabilizers. The drone uses a pusher-configuration engine which generates a power of 25hp which makes it able to endure for 45 minutes.[2] Some say it is MADO 275cc engine.[3]
It comes in two versions. The first one which only has radio command guidance system and the other one which has GPS guidance and IR emissions. Both versions are launched via a booster and are recovered by parachute.[4]
See also[]
- Military of Iran
- Iranian military industry
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
- Historical Equipment of the Iranian Army
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