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Unknown Iranian OWA-UAV

Unknown Iranian OWA-UAV

27 Apr 2026

27 Apr 2026

27 Apr 2026

A previously unseen Iranian UAV was recently displayed, its designator is currently unknown

  • The UAV is believed to be intended for one-way attack (OWA)

  • The size is estimated to be similar to the Shahed-136, however there are several design differences:

  • The wings are closer to a cranked arrow delta-wing profile

  • Winglets are present in place of wingtip fences

  • The nose is less bulbous and the shape is overall flatter, assumed to reduce its radar detectability

  • It is unclear whether this was recently deployed during the recent conflict between Iran, the US, Israel and the Gulf states

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