5 Series of Ababil Drones, the mainstay of the Iranian military


WorldTekhno.comAbabil drones are a family of Iranian single-engine, multi-role tactical drones manufactured by the Iranian Aircraft Manufacturing Industry Company (HESA). The Ababil programme began during the Iran-Iraq war.

To date, five Ababil variants have been developed, namely:

1.Ababil-1: First variant developed in the 1980s. It has a range of 100 km and can carry a payload of 10 kg.

2.Ababil-2: Improved variant of Ababil-1. It has a range of 120 km and can carry a payload of 20 kg.

3.Ababil-3: A more advanced variant of Ababil-2. It has a range of 200 km and can carry a payload of 40 kg.

4.Ababil-4: a newer variant of the Ababil-3. It has a range of 300 km and can carry a payload of 60 kg.

5.Ababil-5: The most advanced variant of Ababil. It has a range of 500 km and can carry a payload of 100 kg.

Ababil drones have been used by the Iranian Armed Forces in a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance and attack. The drone has also been exported to several countries, including Syria, Lebanon and Yemen.

Here are some specifications of the Ababil drone:

Dimensions:

  • Length: 3.25 metres
  • Width: 1.25 metres
  • Height: 1.25 metres
  • Weight: 80-100 kg

Machine:

  • Type: Rotary
  • Power: 100 horsepower
  • Speed: 150-200 kilometres per hour
  • Mileage: 100-500 km
  • Flight time: 3-4 hours
  • Payload: 10-100 kg

Ababil drones are an important part of Iran’s military forces. These drones provide valuable reconnaissance and strike capabilities to the Iranian Armed Forces.***


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