The Ababil (Swallow) is an Iranian made UAV. Iran has developed a number of variants, including the tactical Ababil-5 for medium-range reconnaissance and surveillance, the Ababil-T for short/medium-range attack, and also the Ababil-B and -S.
The Ababil is much smaller than manned airplanes. The length of 2.9 m is shorter than a Volkswagen Beetle. It is powered by a simple two-bladed pusher propeller with a rear mounted wing and a front canard for...
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The Ababil (Swallow) is an Iranian made UAV. Iran has developed a number of variants, including the tactical Ababil-5 for medium-range reconnaissance and surveillance, the Ababil-T for short/medium-range attack, and also the Ababil-B and -S.
The Ababil is much smaller than manned airplanes. The length of 2.9 m is shorter than a Volkswagen Beetle. It is powered by a simple two-bladed pusher propeller with a rear mounted wing and a front canard for good stall, stability and maneuverability characteristics. It can be launched from a rail mounted on the back of a truck which provides power for the penumatic launcher. A rocket launch system can be used from a ship deck, and can be assembled or broken down for portability. A parachute recovery system provides a descent rate of 4 m/s, while skids can be used for conventional landings on a runway or field.
It has a maximum operational radius of 150 km (93.2 miles) and a maximum ceiling of 14,000 ft (4,268 m). It has the ability to travel at a...
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