Iran successfully tests Kamikaze Drone Equipped with 50-kg Warhead

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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