Sammad-3 Yemeni Reconnaissance and Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Sammad-3
Loitering Munition UAV
Other
Basic Information
Name
Sammad-3 Yemeni Reconnaissance and Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Sammad-3
Alternate Designation
Sammad-3
Equipment Type
Loitering Munition UAV
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2014
Description
The Samad-3 is an "extended-range" version with a conformal fuel tank mounted on the top of the drone. The dimensions are estimated at 4.5 m wingspans, like the Samad-2. According to the Houthis, it has a range of 1,500 km and carries an explosive payload. Qualitatively, the Samad-3 is described as "inexpensive, small, slow and clumsy" and unlikely to strike targets with good accuracy.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
200.0 km/h
Endurance
8.00 hrs
Wingspan
4.50 m
Variants
Sammad-1
The Sammad-1 is the base variant. It has a wingspan of approximately 3.5 meters. It has a range of 500 km and is for surveillance.
Sammad-2 (UAV-X)
The Sammad-2 is 2.8 meters long and has a wingspan of 4.5 meters. It has distinctive V-shaped tail fins and is powered by a rear-mounted German or Chinese pusher-engine. It is also known as the "UAV-X", the provisional designation given to it in a UN report. The Samad-2 can carry either a reconnaissance or an explosive payload. The reconnaissance version carries a camera, a Nikon D810 digital camera in one model. The attack variant has a warhead of 18 kg of explosives mixed with ball bearings.
Sammad-3
The Samad-3 is an "extended-range" version with a conformal fuel tank mounted on the top of the drone. The dimensions are estimated at 4.5m wingspan, like the Samad-2. According to the Houthis, it has a range of 1,500 km and carries an explosive payload. Qualitatively, the Samad-3 is described as "inexpensive, small, slow and clumsy" and unlikely to strike targets with good accuracy.
System
Alternate Designation
Sammad-3
Type
Reconnaissance and Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
INA
Radar Detection
Samad-3 uses advanced technology helping it avoid detection by Saudi radars.
Dimensions
Length
2.8 m
Wingspan
4.5 m
Height
INA
Weight
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
1 × rear-mounted German or Chinese pusher-engine.
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
200–250 km/h
Maximum Distance
1,500 km
Ferry Range
1,500-1,700 km
Maximum Altitude
INA
Endurance
8 hours
External Fuel Tank
The Sammad-3 is an "extended-range" version with a conformal fuel tank mounted on the top of the drone.
Armament
Note
Sammad-3 can explode from top to bottom or directly hit the target and contains adequate quantities of explosives.
Details
Country of Origin
Yemen
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.8 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (2)
Iran
Yemen
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