TEHRAN Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has exposed its newest technological accomplishment, the Shahed-149 Gaza drone, during an extensive military workout known as Great Prophet Authority.The Shahed-149 Gaza stands out with its outstanding 21-meter wingspan and a payload capability of 500 kilograms, permitting it to bring a range of advanced munitions, consisting of precision-guided bombs and surveillance equipment.
The drones abilities consist of a cruising speed of 215 km/h, an excellent flight endurance of as much as 35 hours, and the ability to reach altitudes of 10,668 meters (35,000 feet), making it highly fit for both reconnaissance and strike missions.Its operational variety covers 4,000 kilometers, and it can strike targets within a 1,000-kilometer radius.
With the ability to run at high speeds, the Shahed-149 is poised for swift response in strategic military operations.Equipped with the Sadid-345 precision-guided glide bombs, the Gaza drone can performing extremely accurate strikes on both fixed and moving targets.
The bombs feature GPS-assisted navigation and electro-optical assistance systems, guaranteeing precision with a margin of error in between 2.5 and 5 meters.
The Sadid-345 bombs are created with a warhead consisting of H6 dynamites, enhanced for anti-armor and anti-personnel operations, producing a lethal blast radius of 30 meters upon detonation.In an effective presentation of its capabilities, the IRGC Aerospace Force utilized the Gaza drone to precisely ruin eight targets throughout the exercise, marking the very first functional usage of the drone in a military context.Additionally, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the leader of the IRGC Navy, shared that throughout the continuous naval drills in the Persian Gulf, Irans domestically established drones successfully released AI-powered rockets, showcasing the growing elegance of Irans military innovation.