Islam Times - Iranian Navy Unveils the New "Simorgh" Drone

Islam Times - A ceremony was held on Saturday at the Naval District of Chabahar, to unveil the "Simorgh" drones with combat, reconnaissance and tactical missions, as they were attached to the service of the Iranian army's naval force.

With a flight endurance of 24 hours, the drone can be used for combat, reconnaissance, and tactical operations, and electronic warfare.

Simorgh has a range of 1,500 kilometers and a service ceiling of 25,000 feet. It is the naval version of Shahed-129, a powerful combat drone that was mass-produced in 2013.

Shahed-129 is now in service in the fight against drug-traffickers and terrorists, patrol and reconnaissance missions along the territorial and sea borders, environmental operations, and for taking aerial images.

The combat version of Shahed-129 can carry a payload of 8 bombs or smart missiles and is designed to hit both fixed and mobile targets.