Meraj-521 Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Meraj-521
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Meraj-521 Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Meraj-521
Alternate Designation
Meraj-521
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The Meraj-521 Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is very similar to the US Switchblade loitering munitions in terms of appearance and performance, and is considered a new and important initiative in the combat organization of the Iranian Armed Forces. The Meraj-521 is a suicide drone that is used against infantry targets and enemy light vehicles.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Engine
The Meraj-521 drone is powered by an electric motor to fly and relies on a special solid fuel booster to exit the launch tube. Electric motors make very little noise and their radar cross-section is also small, and air defense systems are practically unable to intercept them.
Range
5.0 km
Endurance
15.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
150 m
System
Alternate Designation
Meraj-521
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
INA
Warhead Weight
500, 700, and 1,000 grames
Crew
1 (The operator directs the drone to the target with the screen it has, and the command to attack or change the target and roam around in the environment is available. If a situation causes a strike to be called off, the operator can call off the drone and re-target it).
Launch Method
This drone is launched from a tubular launcher, and after launch, its wings are opened and it will roams over the desired areas.
Note
Another strategic and important feature of this kind of drones is the swarm attack. In swarm attack, a large number of these drones are launched towards the target and saturate the target’s defense systems, making it impossible to prevent the attack.
Dimensions
Length
75 cm
Front Wingspan
75 cm
Rear Wingspan
100 cm
Maximum Takeoff Weight
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
The Meraj-521 drone is powered by an electric motor to fly and relies on a special solid fuel booster to exit the launch tube. Electric motors make very little noise and their radar cross-section is also small, and air defense systems are practically unable to intercept them.
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Maximum Range
5 km
Service Ceiling
150 m
Endurance
15 min
Armament
Note
Meraj-521 has three different warhead weights of 500 grams, 700 grams, and 1000 grams.
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.75 m
Width
1 m
Height
150 m
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Iran
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