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Ababil 3

UAV / Droneconfirmed

Ababil 3

The Ababil-3 is an Iranian-made medium-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle primarily used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. It is also capable of carrying small precision-guided munitions for strike missions.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
OriginIran
ManufacturerShahed Aviation Industries
Introduced2010
StatusIn service
Speed200 km/h
Range250 km
Weight0.3 t

History

The Ababil program began during the Iran-Iraq War, with the Ababil-3 being a later iteration developed by Shahed Aviation Industries.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran—confirmed

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