Iran successfully tests Kamikaze Drone Equipped with 50-kg Warhead

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Category : International Published on: April 12 2023

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Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran has successfully tested a homemade long-range, high-precision kamikaze drone equipped with a 50-kg warhead.
The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), named “Meraj-532“, has a range of 450 km, and is capable of flying at a maximum altitude of 12,000 feet for 3 straight hours.
The UAV can be assembled and prepared for flight easily, making it suitable for rapid reaction operations.
Iran has made significant progress in the area of manufacturing UAVs over the past years, which is currently producing drones capable of carrying out a wide range of missions.

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Iran successfully tests Kamikaze Drone Equipped with 50-kg Warhead