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Air ForcesIran

Qasef-1

Reconnaissance and loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 2016Pending verification
Air ForcesIRN
Length 2.88 m
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System
TypeReconnaissance and loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicle
Date of introduction2016
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerIran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) - IranMed[1]
CrewUnmannedMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length2.88 m9 ftMed[1]
Wingspan3.25 m11 ftMed[1]
Height0.9 m3 ftMed[1]
Empty weight30 kg66 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 x WAE-342Med[1]
Thrust / power25 hp and driving a two-bladed propeller unit at the rear of the fuselage in pusher arrangement.Med[1]
Speed370 km/h230 mph · 200 ktMed[1]
Range120 km75 mi · 65 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling3,000 m9,843 ftMed[1]
Armament and payload
Armament1 x 30 kg warhead with Impact DetonationMed[1]
Summary

The Qasef-1 loitering munition is based on the Ababil-2 airframe and has a 30-kg warhead. It has been solely operated by Yemeni Houthis, who have mostly used it to attack the radar components of MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missiles.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
IranYemen
Sources
  1. Qasef-1 Iranian Reconnaissance and Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import