The IRGC conducted tests of the Shahed-161 drone with a jet engine

The Iranian aerospace division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted tests of the Shahed-161 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a jet engine. This was reported on November 13 by the Tehran Times newspaper.

"The Shahed 161 was first introduced many years ago, but Iranian scientists and engineers continue to improve this weapon and introduce new innovations," the publication says.

According to the publication, the range of the presented drone is 150 km, while the flight altitude can reach up to eight km. At the same time, the duration of the drone's flight is two hours. The UAV is designed for reconnaissance, monitoring and combat missions.

It is noted that the test was conducted at the exhibition of achievements of the IRGC Aerospace Division, where improved versions of other drones of the Shahed family, including the Shahed 131, Shahed 171, Shahed 191 and Shahed 238, were also presented.

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