Immortals
Elite Member
It could be Iran is trying to pick up radar radiation signatures and EO/IR signatures to feed into targeting warheads of Persian Gulf 1&2 missiles and Mobin.
That is the only way Iran can use ASHBMs accurately hit US warships. Even if China provided access to Beidou, you still need the warhead to either match EO/IR signatures during terminal phase against the ocean background or go after the radiation sources and act as an anti radiation missile.
But I also think an unreleased Iranian drone is an equal possibility. Likely using an OWJ engine as its power source.
It’s possible, although i would expect a full version Qaher to match the flight speeds of an F-5 as they are similar in size and power plants.
Whatever this drone is. Operating at 30,000-32,000 feet is pretty high for a MALE UAV. That’s basically the upper limit. Which means it’s sensor suite must be pretty advanced.
