Engineering:IAIO Fotros
| IAIO Fotros | |
|---|---|
| |
| Fotros UAV at its unveiling ceremony | |
| Role | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
| Manufacturer | IAIO |
| First flight | November 2013[1] |
| Introduction | 2020 |
| Status | Accepted for service[2] |
| Primary user | Iran |
| Produced | Iran Aviation Industries Organization |
| Number built | 1 |
The IAIO Fotros (Persian: فطرس fʊtros) is an Iranian reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat unmanned aerial vehicle built by Iran Aviation Industries Organization and unveiled in November 2013. It is the largest Iranian drone, and depending on armament, has an operational range of 1,700 km to 2,000 km with flight endurance of 16 to 30 hours.[3][4] The name refers to a fallen angel in Shia mythology which was redeemed by Imam Husayn ibn Ali.[5]
History
It is believed that the Fotros was rushed into a finished state to be unveiled before the start of P5+1 talks over Iran's nuclear programs.[6] It carries two missiles, but the type is unknown.[7]
Status
There is no known operational use of the Fotros, and as of 2018 the project is believed to have been abandoned.[8] However, reports emerged in April 2020 that the drone had been accepted for service by the IRGC Ground Force.[9]
Specifications
General characteristics Performance
- Range: 2,000 km (1,200 mi, 1,100 nmi)
- Endurance: 16 to 30 hours
- Service ceiling: 7,600 m (25,000 ft)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- MQ-1 Predator
- IAI Heron
- TAI Anka
- Shahed 129
Related lists
- List of unmanned aerial vehicles
- List of military equipment manufactured in Iran
References
- ↑ "Iran unveils Fotros Drone". PRESS TV. Nov 18, 2013. http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/11/18/335294/iran-unveils-biggest-indigenous-drone//. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ↑ https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/04/26/2251602/irgc-ground-force-to-get-fotros-drone
- ↑ "Iran Unveils Indigenous ‘Fotros’ Drone". http://www.tasnimnews.com/English/Home/Single/195195.
- ↑ "Iran presents largest home-made UAV "Fotros".". http://en.trend.az/regions/iran/2212294.html.
- ↑ "Fotros or Petros(angel)". http://www.mashreghnews.ir/fa/news/264324/%D9%81%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%86%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D9%87%D9%BE%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%AC%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%DA%86%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%AA.
- ↑ https://www.uskowioniran.com/2013/11/iranian-fotros-uav-missing-two-screws.html
- ↑ http://spioenkop.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-oryx-handbook-of-iranian-drones.html
- ↑ Frew, Joanna (May 2018). "Drone Wars: The Next Generation: An overview of current operators of armed drones". Oxford: Drone Wars UK. p. 12. https://dronewarsuk.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/dw-nextgeneration-web.pdf.
- ↑ https://sputniknews.com/military/202004261079098349-irans-revolutionary-guards-to-take-delivery-of-new-stealthy-drone-with-2000-km-range---report/
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