Iran retaliated against United States military action by launching\ndrone strikes against various American assets across the Middle East.\nThe assault relied on thousands of inexpensive drones designated\nShahed-136.<\/p>\n
Multiple sources reported Shahed drone attacks at several locations\nin Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The Shahed-136 was\nemployed to strike the Fifth Fleet headquarters of the United States\nNavy in Bahrain.<\/p>\n
Shahed, meaning \u201cwitness\u201d in Persian, is a drone system reportedly\nproducible at very low cost and frequently utilised as a \u201csuicide\nweapon\u201d similar to a cruise missile.<\/p>\n
Before the Shahed detonates upon impact with its target, the\ncharacteristic humming sound of the drone\u2019s engine is typically\nheard.<\/p>\n
The Shahed measures approximately 2.5 metres in length with a\nwingspan of 3.5 metres. Its nose is equipped with a 200-kilogramme\nwarhead and optical equipment for target acquisition.<\/p>\n
Various reports indicate that the drone, also employed by Russia in\nits operations in Ukraine, can achieve speeds of 850 kilometres per\nhour. Remarkably, the MD550 piston engine utilised by the Shahed is\nreportedly purchased from the e-commerce platform AliExpress.<\/p>\n
Upon launch, the Shahed uses a rocket motor for takeoff. This rocket\nis jettisoned after launch and replaced by the internal piston\nengine.<\/p>\n
Despite its unsophisticated design, the Shahed proves highly\neffective and difficult for its targets to counter. Its minimal cost\nenables deployment in large numbers and renders individual units\nexpendable. The manufacturer, Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial\nCompany (HESA), maintains close ties with the Islamic Revolutionary\nGuard Corps. Its factory is located at Badr Air Base near Isfahan.<\/p>\n
Beyond the Shahed-136, Iran possesses the smaller Shahed-131,\nmeasuring 2.6 metres in length with a wingspan of 2.2 metres and a total\nweight of 135 kilogrammes. The Shahed-131\u2019s warhead is lighter at 15\nkilogrammes.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iran-bombards-united-states-with-low-cost-drones-engines-purchased-from-e-commerce-1772450280", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }