Mohajer-10 / Shahed-149 Gaza

Mohajer-10 / Shahed-149 Gaza

Type: Surveillance UAV

Domain: air

Country of Origin: Iran

Manufacturer: Iranian Defense Industries

First Deployed: 2022

Overview

Iran's heavy combat unmanned aerial vehicles representing the apex of Iranian drone development — long-endurance platforms capable of reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strike missions. The Mohajer-10 features a 21-metre wingspan, maximum takeoff weight of 1,000 kg, endurance exceeding 24 hours, operational ceiling of 24,000 feet, and satellite datalink for beyond-line-of-sight operations. Armed with up to 300 kg of munitions including precision-guided bombs, Qaem electro-optical guided missiles, and potentially air-to-air missiles for counter-drone operations. The Shahed-149 Gaza is similarly configured but optimized for long-range strike missions. Both UAVs feature retractable landing gear, modern electro-optical/infrared turrets, synthetic aperture radar, and electronic intelligence gathering capability. These systems have been operationally deployed by Iran and exported to allied groups across the region. The platforms provide persistent surveillance and strike capability at a fraction of the cost of manned aircraft. Iran has supplied similar technology to Russia for use in Ukraine (Shahed-136 loitering munitions) and to regional allies.

Technical Specifications

typeMedium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Armed UAV
ceiling~7,000 m
payloadEO/IR sensor pod; precision-guided munitions; Sadid PGMs
wingspan~21 m (Shahed-149)
endurance~24 hours (estimated)
manufacturerIran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) / IRGC

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