IAIO Fotros

Fotros
Role Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
Manufacturer IAIO
First flight November 2013[1]
Status Active
Primary user Iran
Produced Defense industry of Iran

The IAIO Fotros (Persian: فطرس‎ fʊtros, "A fallen angel in Shia mythology which was redeemed by IMAM Husayn ibn Ali"[2]) is an Iranian reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat drone built by Iran Aviation Industries Organization and unveiled in November 2013. It is considered the largest in Iran's arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles, and depending on armament, has an operational range of 1,700 km to 2,000 km with flight endurance of 16 to 30 hours.[3][4]

Specifications

General characteristics Performance

  • Range: 2,000 km (1,243 mi; 1,080 nmi)
  • Endurance: 16 to 30 hours
  • Service ceiling: 7,600 m (25,000 ft)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Related lists

References

  1. ↑ "Iran unveils Fotros Drone". PRESS TV. Nov 18, 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "Fotros or Petros(angel)".
  3. ↑ "Iran Unveils Indigenous 'Fotros' Drone".
  4. ↑ "Iran presents largest home-made UAV "Fotros"".


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