HESA Kaman-12
Iranian UAV with 1,000 km range and 10-hour endurance.
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The HESA Kaman-12 is a remotely piloted aircraft in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. It first flew on 11 September 2020 and was publicly unveiled at the "Iqtedar-40" exhibition of defense achievements by Iran's armed forces. The drone has a cruising speed of 200 km/h, a standard operational range of 1,000 kilometers, and a one-way range of approximately 2,000 km. Its flight endurance is 10 hours.
The Kaman-12 can take off from runways at least 400 meters long. It has a maximum takeoff weight of about 450 kg, a minimum weight of 230 kg, and can carry a payload of up to 100 kg. The aircraft also features a lift coefficient of 1.8 and an acceleration tolerance limit of +2 to +5 G.
Background
The Kaman-12 made its first flight on 11 September 2020. It is operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. The UAV was publicly unveiled at the 'Iqtedar-40' exhibition, which showcased defense achievements of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Among its specifications are a speed of about 200 kilometers per hour, a flight duration of 10 hours, and the capability to take off from runways at least 400 meters in length. It has an operating radius of 1,000 km and can carry cargoes of 100 kg. Its maximum weight at takeoff is approximately 450 kg, with a minimum UAV weight of 230 kg.
The Kaman-12 possesses a lift coefficient of 1.8 and an acceleration tolerance limit of 2-5+. Its 1,000 km flight range and 2,000 km one-way range are noted as distinguishing features.
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- Wikipedia: HESA Kaman-12 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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