Ababil T
UAV / Droneconfirmed
The Ababil-T is a variant of the Iranian Ababil-3 tactical reconnaissance and surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It is primarily used for intelligence gathering, target acquisition, and can be armed with small munitions.
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Origin | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 200 km/h |
| Range | 250 km |
| Weight | 0.2 t |
History
The Ababil program started during the Iran-Iraq War, with the Ababil-2, developed in the 1990s, primarily used as a target drone, also possessing basic surveillance and loitering munition functions.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | — | confirmed |
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