Iran develops spy drone capable of reaching Israel

[codedvirus]

Is it for real???
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http://en.rian.ru/world/20090218/120204750.html
Iran develops spy drone capable of reaching Israel

TEHRAN, February 18 (RIA Novosti) - Iranian scientists have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of reaching Israel, an Iranian news agency said on Wednesday, citing a senior military official.

Deputy Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi made the announcement on Tuesday and described the development as "an important achievement," the Fars news agency reported.

"However, we cannot disclose the details of this project at present," the official said.

The reported range of 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) would make it possible for the Iranian drone to reach Israel.

Iran launched a domestic arms development program after a U.S. weapons embargo was imposed during its 1980-88 war with Iraq. Since 1992, Iran has reportedly produced its own Saeqeh and Azarakhsh jet fighters, stealth-capable Ghadir submarine, missile boats, torpedoes, tanks and armored carrier vehicles.

Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said on January 27 that Iran had achieved self-sufficiency in manufacturing combat missiles of various modifications.

He added that Iran would continue to build up its defense capability to ensure regional stability and security.

"Our greater defense power is no threat to other countries," he said. "Iran only needs a system to deter and repulse possible external aggression against it."

Both Israel and the United States have refused to rule out the possibility of military action against Tehran over its failure to obey international nuclear non-proliferation demands.

[bararallu]

Israel develops technology that not only reaches Iran but makes it a glass parking lot.

[Sharona]

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"Our greater defense power is no threat to other countries," he said. "Iran only needs a system to deter and repulse possible external aggression against it."

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Perhaps Najjar might want to confer with Ahmadinejad on the 'threat', bearing in mind the latter had a 'mystical' experience whilst giving a speech to the UN'; believes his mission is to usher in the return of the Imam Mahdi; believes that his arrival will mean a global battle a la Armaggedon; has such conviction (or propaganda - who knows?) that he has messianic-type news agencies and hot-lines so people can get the latest information on the return of the Imam.:unsure:

The only weapon Ahmadinejad should be allowed near is a small catapualt with a range of no more than 3'. Or perhaps a water gun.

That's if this news has any substance.

[Mediocrates]

UAVs are measured by endurance time not distance. Distance is a function of the control and telemetry avionics. Anything over a few hundred Km is generally linked to a satellite control system because the UAV flies out of LOS (line of sight) it's pretty much on its own.

A propeller driven UAV probably has a cruise speed about about 100-130 knots at a few thousand feet. A 1200 mile there and back + loiter time translates to a 12-15 hr endurance which is not extraordinary but you would still need a control system to manage it 600-700 miles out, which IS extraordinary w/o some sophisticated satnav control or AI.

[codedvirus]

UAVs are measured by endurance time not distance. Distance is a function of the control and telemetry avionics. Anything over a few hundred Km is generally linked to a satellite control system because the UAV flies out of LOS (line of sight) it's pretty much on its own.

A propeller driven UAV probably has a cruise speed about about 100-130 knots at a few thousand feet. A 1200 mile there and back + loiter time translates to a 12-15 hr endurance which is not extraordinary but you would still need a control system to manage it 600-700 miles out, which IS extraordinary w/o some sophisticated satnav control or AI.

Thanks for the info.

[andak01]

Unmanned aerial vehicle? Does a weather balloon count?

[codedvirus]

Unmanned aerial vehicle? Does a weather balloon count?

Ya it does.

[Mediocrates]

Prevailing winds go the other direction.