Shahed-131

Loitering munition / one-way attack UAV
Iranian Arsenal piston engine; RATO launch
Shahed-131 is a loitering munition / one-way attack uav in active operational use.
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Shahed-131
Specifications
Classification Loitering munition / one-way attack UAV
Also known as Geran-1
Propulsion piston engine; RATO launch
Range 900 km
Warhead / Payload 15 kg
Total Weight 135 kg
Length 3 m
Wingspan 2.5 m
Speed 185 km/h
Guidance INS + GNSS
CEP 10-15 m
First Combat Use 2022-09 — Ukraine
Unit Cost (est.) ~$15,000
Cost Range $10,000 – $30,000

Cost note: Lighter/cheaper variant of Shahed-136; smallest warhead in the family

Key Features

  • Lighter/shorter-range variant of Shahed-136
  • Used in saturation attacks alongside Shahed-136
  • Known as Geran-1 in Russian service

Navigation & Guidance