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HESA Ababil

HESA Isfahan factorySyrian Scientific Studies and Research Center (Ababil-3) · Ababil-1: Loitering munition *Ababil-2 **Ababil-B: Target dr · Cold War (1970–1991)

HESA Ababil — Ababil-1: Loitering munition *Ababil-2 **Ababil-B: Target dr
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The HESA Ababil is an Iranian family of single-engine multirole tactical unmanned aerial vehicles manufactured by Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA). The Ababil comes in four main lines, the Ababil-2, 3, 4 and 5, of which the Ababil-2 has a number of variants. It is considered a long-range, cost effective, low-technology drone.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Manufacturer
HESA Isfahan factorySyrian Scientific Studies and Research Center (Ababil-3)
Co-Manufacturer
Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center (Ababil-3)
Operator
(Historical)
Primary Role
Ababil-1: Loitering munition *Ababil-2 **Ababil-B: Target dr
Status
Active
Service Entry
1986
Produced
1980s–present
Engine
1× twin-cylinder piston engine
Thrust / Power
25 hp
Length (ft)
9
Wingspan (ft)
11
Empty Weight (lb)
66
MTOW (lb)
183
Endurance (hr)
1 ¼ – 2 hr
Service Ceiling (ft)
9843
Max Speed (mph)
230