Shahed 139

The Shahed 139 is an Iranian medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. It is considered an upgraded variant of the earlier Shahed 129 drone.

History

The Shahed 139 has been noted for its use in regional conflicts and has drawn international attention, such as when a U.S. Navy F-35C shot one down in the Arabian Sea near the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Specifications

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• Wingspan: Approximately 14.7 meters (48.2 feet)
• Length: Around 8.1 meters (26.7 feet)
• Height: About 2.9 meters (9.6 feet)
• Empty weight: Roughly 3,893 pounds (approximately 1,766 kg)
• Range: Estimated at up to 2,000 kilometers
• Endurance: Up to 24 hours of operational flight time
• Service ceiling: Up to 30,000 feet (~9,144 meters)

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