Meraj UAV (Persian: پهپاد معراج) is an Iranian[1][2][3] belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This unmanned aerial vehicle is able to fly at a speed of 140 km/h to an altitude of 12,000 feet (3660 m). Meraj's weight is 33 kilograms and is capable of carrying a load of 5 kilograms. This UAV which is considered among the latest IRGC ground drones, has done its tests/experiments, and is ready to perform reconnaissance missions.[4] Meraj unmanned aerial vehicle is a product of design/construction at the NEZSA Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization's UAV Research Center.[5][6][7]
| Meraj UAV | |
|---|---|
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| The Meraj is the drone on the right in this photo. | |
| Role | UAV |
| National origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Design group | HESA |
| First flight | 22 September 2017 (Was displayed) |
| Introduction | 27 June 2020 (Was Unveiled) |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Iran |
| Produced | 22 September 2017 (was shown) |
| Number built | Not Mentioned |
History
editThe first time, Meraj-UAV was indicated[8][9] during a parade on 22 September 2017 in Tehran. The recoil of this Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle is a kind of landing on the belly of the UAV, and that's why this utilizes a built-in elevator camera in its body, which doesn't cause of any damage during its landing. The utilizing of this sort of launcher lets the ascension unmanned aerial vehicle to not need a specific runway for landing/takeoff, and in order to be capable to fly on any type of road(s) or highway(s) that possesses a flat surface.[10][11][12]
References
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