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Shahed 131
Iranian-made drone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Shahed 131 (Persian: شاهد ۱۳۶, literally "Witness 131"), or Geran-1 (Russian: Герань-1, literally "Geranium-1") in Russian service, is an Iranian-made exploding drone which came to prominence in October 2022 during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1][2][3] It is powered by a Wankel engine model Shahed-783/788.[4]
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Type | Loitering munition |
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Designer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
Specifications | |
Mass | 135 kg (298 lb) |
Wingspan | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
Warhead weight | 15 kilograms (33 lb) |
Operational range | 900 km (559 mi) |
Guidance system | GNSS, INS |
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