HESA Shahed 136

The HESA Shahed 136 is an Iranian-designed loitering munition, also referred to as a kamikaze drone or suicide drone, in the form of an autonomous pusher-propelled drone.

History

The HESA Shahed 136 was designed and manufactured by the Iranian state-owned corporation HESA in association with Shahed Aviation Industries. The first public footage of the drone was released in December 2021. Russia has made much use of the Shahed 136/Geran-2 in the Russo-Ukrainian war, especially in strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, and mass-produces its own version.

Architecture

The HESA Shahed 136 is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to attack ground targets from a distance. The drone's design and construction details are not publicly available.

Location

The HESA Shahed 136 was manufactured in Iran, but its exact location of production is not publicly known.

Current Status and Use

The HESA Shahed 136 is an operational military drone used by the Iranian Armed Forces and Russia. It has been reported to have been deployed in various conflicts, including the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Technical Details

The HESA Shahed 136 is a loitering munition designed to attack ground targets from a distance. The drone's technical specifications are not publicly available.

Notable Historical Events

The HESA Shahed 136 was first publicly released in December 2021, and its use by Russia in the Russo-Ukrainian war has been widely reported.

Visiting Information

No information is available on whether the HESA Shahed 136 is open to public viewing or if it can be visited.