HESA SHAHED 136

The Iranian HESA Shahed 136 or Geran-2 UAS, according to Russian designation, became known worldwide after beginning to be used by Russian Forces fighting in Ukraine since September 2022, especially against infrastructures and power plants. It is a loitering munition, or suicide drone, loaded with a powerful warhead capable of destroying armored vehicles, even tanks, although it is more effective against static targets, according to how Russia is using them.

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Country of origin

Iran

Builder

Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA)

Type

Unmanned aerial system (loitering munition)

Entered service

2021

System weight

200 kg

Dimensions (length x wingspan x height)

3.50 x 2.50 meters

Power plant

1 x MADO MD-550 piston engine, 50hp

Speed

Max. 185 km/h

Ceiling, (maximum)

4,000 meters

Combat radius

From 1,000 to 2,500 km (estimated)

Guidance system

Inertial – GPS

Warhead, (explosive charge)

Weight: 30 or 50 kg – Type: HE fragmentation

Production

Several thousands