Iran announced that they carried out their first air strike last night after diplomatic relations with Israel were strained again. Iran, which used ballistic missiles and kamikaze UAVs for the attack, was blocked by Israeli and Jordanian air defense systems. What do kamikaze UAV and ballistic missile mean to you? We answered the question.
Iran used kamikaze UAV and ballistic missile in Israeli attack
According to some sources, Iran attacked Israel with 100 ballistic missiles, 30 cruise missiles and 160 kamikaze UAVs. Iran, which first attacked with cruise missiles, was caught in the Jordanian air defense system.
Ballistic missiles are generally known as military vehicles that carry fast and high explosive charges towards long-range targets. However, ballistic missiles can often carry nuclear weapons and are also used as strategic attacks or deterrent forces.
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Since the R&D process and production of ballistic missiles requires a very complex process, they constitute an important part of the defense and security strategy of countries. It should be noted that the technical characteristics of the ballistic missile range, such as the time it takes to reach the target and the amount of payload it carries, play a critical role in the evaluation of military capabilities.
The ballistic missile models in the inventory of the Iranian army are as follows:
| Missile Name | Range (km) | Weight (ton) | Payload (kg) | boosters | Strength System |
First flight | Date of entry | Situation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr-3 | 300 | 2.8 | 250 | Thick | INS/GPS | 1987 | 1991 | In service |
| Fajr-5 | 500 | 3.3 | 500 | Thick | INS/GPS | 1994 | 1999 | In service |
| Qiam-1 | 700 | 4.2 | 750 | Thick | INS/GPS | 2001 | 2002 | In service |
| Sejjil | 2,000 | 8.0 | 1,000 | Thick | INS/GPS | 2008 | 2011 | In service |
| Ghadr | 1,200 | 7.5 | 1,000 | Thick | INS/GPS | 2009 | 2010 | In the Stage of Entry into Service |
| Shahab-3 | 1,350 | 6.2 | 500 | Liquid | INS/GPS | 1999 | 2003 | In service |
| Shahab-1 | 350 | 1.3 | 150 | Liquid | INS/GPS | 1988 | 1991 | Retired |
| Khalij-Persian | 1,000 | 3.0 | 250 | Thick | INS/GPS | 2010 | 2011 | In service |
| Dezful | 900 | 3.5 | 250 | Thick | INS/GPS | 2015 | 2016 | In service |
| Khorramshahr | 2,000 | 8.0 | 1,000 | Thick | INS/GPS | 2017 | 2018 | In the Stage of Entry into Service |
What is Kamikaze UAV?
Kamikaze UAVs have a special technology that directly attacks the targets assigned to them and disappears after completing its mission.
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Kamikaze UAVs, unlike traditional unmanned aerial vehicles, are designed for one-off missions. We should point out that their high maneuverability and ability to be directed directly to the target make kamikaze UAVs an effective combat vehicle.
Shahed 136 UAV Technical Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 2.5 meters |
| Length | 3.5 meters |
| Maximum Speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| Range | Up to 2,500 km (1,550 miles) |
| Weight | 200kg |
| Engine | propeller engine |
| Warhead | Explosive |
| Useful load | 20-40kg |
| Body Material | lightweight carbon fiber |
Shahed-238 UAV Technical Specifications (Estimated)
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| origin | Iranian |
| Engine | jet engine |
| Wingspan | Unknown |
| Length | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Maximum Speed | 402-598 km/h (250-372 mph) |
| Range | Unknown |
| Useful load | Unknown |
| Warhead | Explosive |
| Navigation System | Autonomous or remote controlled (estimated) |
| Stability and Maneuverability | Improved thanks to 8 actuators |