Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force has revealed the ‘Gaza’ super-heavy drone
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran has introduced a super-heavy unmanned aerial vehicle, known as "Gaza," under its Aerospace Force.
On Sunday, during a major military exercise known as ‘Great Prophet Authority,’ a new drone was officially revealed.
The Gaza drone, with an impressive wingspan measuring 22 meters, boasts a takeoff weight of 3,100 kilograms.
The drone boasts a flight endurance capability of 35 hours along with the ability to reach speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour.
The Gaza drone boasts a payload capacity of no less than 500 kilograms, enabling it to transport up to 13 bombs. Its range extends to 1,000 kilometers, with an operational radius of 4,000 kilometers.
In a strategic maneuver conducted alongside ongoing military exercises, the IRGC Aerospace Force achieved a milestone by accurately neutralizing eight targets through the inaugural deployment of the Gaza drone.
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the IRGC Navy, announced on Sunday that state-of-the-art domestically produced drones, utilized by his elite unit, have successfully launched missiles equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This development is part of a significant naval exercise currently taking place in the Persian Gulf.
