Shahed-238
Jet-powered loitering munition / one-way attack UAV
Iranian Arsenal turbojet (PBS TJ150 / Toloue-10)
Shahed-238 is a jet-powered loitering munition / one-way attack uav in active operational use.
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Specifications
| Classification | Jet-powered loitering munition / one-way attack UAV |
| Manufacturer | HESA / Shahed Aviation Industries |
| Also known as | Geran-3 |
| Propulsion | turbojet (PBS TJ150 / Toloue-10) |
| Range | 1,200 km |
| Warhead / Payload | 50 kg |
| Total Weight | 380 kg |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Wingspan | 3 m |
| Speed | 500 km/h cruise, 700 km/h max |
| Endurance | 2 hours |
| Ceiling | 9,144 m |
| Guidance | {"baseline":"INS + GNSS","ir_variant":"Infrared terminal seeker","rf_variant":"Radio-frequency terminal seeker"} |
| First Unveiled | 2023-11 |
| Unit Cost (est.) | ~$50,000 |
| Cost Range | $40,000 – $80,000 |
Cost note: Jet engine adds cost vs Shahed-136 but still cheap relative to defenders' interceptors
Key Features
- ~2.7x faster than Shahed-136
- Three seeker variants (GPS, IR, RF) for different target types
- Shared airframe with Shahed-136 simplifies logistics
- Flight ceiling comparable to combat aircraft