The Shahed 139 is an Iranian medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. It is considered an upgraded variant of the earlier Shahed 129 drone.[1]
| Shahed 139 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| Designer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| Status | Active |
History
editThe Shahed 139 has been noted for its use in regional conflicts and has drawn international attention, such as when a U.S. Navy F-35C shot one down in the Arabian Sea near the USS Abraham Lincoln.[2]
Specifications
editSources:[3][4] (based on MQ-1 Predator)
- Wingspan: Approximately 14.7 meters (48.2 feet)
- Length: Around 8.1 meters (26.7 feet)
- Height: About 2.9 meters (9.6 feet)
- Range: Estimated at up to 2,000 kilometers
- Service ceiling: Up to 5 kilometers
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ dlawrence (4 February 2026). "F-35C pilot downs Iranian drone to defend USS Abraham Lincoln, Centcom says". DefenseScoop. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "US F35C Stealth Fighter Intercepts and Destroys Iranian Shahed 139 Drone in the Arabian Sea". aeroxplorer.com. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "SimplePlanes | shahed 139 Persian air force". www.simpleplanes.com. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ Hemler, Jon (4 February 2026). "U.S. F-35C Downs Iranian Drone Amid Escalation in the Gulf". Defense Security Monitor. Retrieved 7 February 2026.