Shahed-131 Iranian Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Shahed-131
Loitering Munition UAV
Other
Basic Information
Name
Shahed-131 Iranian Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Shahed-131
Alternate Designation
Shahed-131
Equipment Type
Loitering Munition UAV
Manufacturer
HESA
Date of Introduction
2021
Description
The Shahed-131 Iranian Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is an earlier version of Shahed-136, but with a similar principle of operation and, most likely, maximally unified in all main components, primarily electronics. The layout and aerodynamic solution are also identical.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Wingspan
2.20 m
System
Alternate Designation
Shahed-131
Type
Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
HESA
Crew
Unmanned
Warhead
HE; 10-15 kg
Launching System
INA
Recovery System
INA
Note
A 2023 investigation conducted by Ukrainian military and a UK-based research group Conflict Armament Research (CAR) found that Iran has been modifying the warheads of the Shahed-131 Iranian Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that have been delivered to Russia. According to the report, the warhead’s composition explains why Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been so successful over the past few months. The report states that the warheads were hurriedly modified with layers of tiny metal particles that, upon contact, scatter across a wide radius.\n\nFurther, the researchers pointed out that there are 18 smaller “charges” around the warhead’s diameter in addition to the fragments, which, when melted by the blast, can pierce armor and have a sort of “360-degree” explosive impact.
Dimensions
Length
2.6 m
Wingspan
2.2 m
Height
INA
Maximum Takeoff Weight
135 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Service Ceiling
INA
Control Radius
INA
Endurance
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://gagadget.com/en/171492-iranian-drones-shahed-131-use-american-components-for-50-from-ebay/; https://www.world-today-news.com/the-expert-revealed-what-drones-the-russian-federation-could-attack-kyiv/; https://www.quora.com/Why-don-t-Ukraine-or-Russia-use-eagles-to-hunt-down-cheap-drones-I-have-seen-some-videos-of-this-method-working; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shahed-131_%28Geran-1%29_components.jpg;
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.6 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
135 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
Iran
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