The ongoing tension between iran and israel has once again brought the power of drone warfare to the world. In response to the recent attack by israel, iran deployed more than 100 drones. In today's era, drones are playing a decisive role in war just like conventional missiles. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now being used for surveillance as well as direct attacks.
india is also not behind in this technology. During the tension with Pakistan, india destroyed many enemy UAVs in the air with its modern drones. india has many types of deadly and advanced drones which are used for both surveillance and attack. Let us know about India's most powerful drones which make the enemy tremble.
HAROP Drone
This drone developed by israel Aerospace industries is included in India's fleet. Its specialty is that it identifies the enemy's radar system and goes to the target itself and explodes. It can fly for 9 hours and is capable of hitting a distance of about 500 kilometers. This drone, which has the capacity to carry up to 23 kg of weapons, can be controlled both automatically or manually. Its speed is 400 km per hour.
Heron Mark 2
india bought this drone from israel in 2023. It can keep an eye on every movement of the enemy from high altitude and can also attack if needed. Its flight range is 3000 kilometers and it can stay in the air for 24 hours. It is equipped with synthetic aperture radar, EO/IR camera and laser designator so that it can target accurately. Its speed is 277 km per hour and payload capacity is 490 kg.
Kamikaze Drone
This is India's indigenous suicide drone developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories. Its length is 2.8 meters and wingspan is 3.5 meters. It can fly at a speed of 180 km/hour and can travel up to 1000 km. It has a 30 horsepower engine and the capacity to carry up to 25 kg of payload. It is a single-use drone that explodes on hitting the target. Its small size and low radar signature make it even more lethal for the enemy.
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