Shahed 139
Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle
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The Shahed 139 is an Iranian medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. It is considered an upgraded variant of the earlier Shahed 129 drone.[1]
| Shahed 139 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| Designer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| Status | Active |
History
The Shahed 139 has been noted for its use in regional conflicts and has drawn international attention, such as when a U.S. Navy F-35C shot one down in the Arabian Sea near the USS Abraham Lincoln.[2]
Specifications
- Wingspan: Approximately 14.7 meters (48.2 feet)
- Length: Around 8.1 meters (26.7 feet)
- Height: About 2.9 meters (9.6 feet)
- Empty weight: Roughly 3,893 pounds (approximately 1,766 kg)
- Range: Estimated at up to 2,000 kilometers
- Endurance: Up to 24 hours of operational flight time
- Service ceiling: Up to 30,000 feet (~9,144 meters)