Shahed 131
| Shahed 131 | |
|---|---|
Orthographic projection of a Shahed-131/Geran-1 | |
| Type | Loitering munition |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iran Russia (as Geran-1) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 135 kg (298 lb) |
| Length | 2.6 m (8.5 ft) |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Warhead weight | 15 kilograms (33 lb) |
Operational range | 900 km (559 mi) |
Guidance system | GNSS, INS |
The Shahed 131 (Persian: شاهد ۱۳۶, literally "Witness 131"), or Geran-1 (Russian: Герань-1, literally "Geranium-1") in Russian service, is an Iranian-made exploding drone which came to prominence in October 2022 during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, when it was used by Russia to attack critical Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian targets. It is powered by a Wankel engine model Shahed-783/788.