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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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