Iranian-made strike and reconnaissance UAVs continue to prove their effectiveness on the battlefields while Tehran is developing new advanced models. A new kamikaze drone “Meraj-521” was developed by the Iranian IRGC specialists for the rapid reaction forces Saberin of the IRGC Ground Forces. It was shown in action during the exercises of the Corps Ground Forces in late October.
The small-sized drone is aimed to destroy enemy personnel and unarmored vehicles. It is launched by a pneumatic catapult. The UAV has a range of up to 5 km and can stay in the air for 15 minutes. It has a warhead weighing 500, 700 or 1000 g.