Meraj (UAV)
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| Meraj UAV | |
|---|---|
 The Meraj is the drone on the right in this photo. | |
| General information | |
| Type | UAV |
| National origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Designer | HESA |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Iran |
| Number built | Not Mentioned |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 22 September 2017 (was shown) |
| Introduction date | 27 June 2020 (Was Unveiled) |
| First flight | 22 September 2017 (Was displayed) |
Meraj UAV (Persian: پهپاد معراج) is an Iranian [1][2][3] drone belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This unmanned aerial vehicle is able to fly at a speed of 140 km/h to an altitude of 12,000 feet (3660 m). Meraj's weight is 33 kilograms and is capable of carrying a load of 5 kilograms. This UAV which is considered among the latest IRGC ground drones, has done its tests/experiments, and is ready to perform reconnaissance missions.[4] Meraj unmanned aerial vehicle is a product of design/construction at the NEZSA Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization's UAV Research Center.[5][6][7]
