Kaman 22 (UAV)
| Kaman 22 | |
|---|---|
| Kaman 22 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Iran[1][2][3] |
| Manufacturer | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Designer | IRIAF Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force[4] (Designer) |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Iran |
| History | |
| Manufactured | On 24 February 2021 (unveiled) |
| Introduction date | First named 27 March 2017. Prototype first show on 24 February 2021 |
| First flight | February 24, 2021 (unveiling date) |
Kaman 22 (UAV) (Persian: پهپاد کمان ۲۲) is an Iranian wide-body unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) unveiled on 24 February 2021 by the Islamic republic of Iran Air Force.[5][6] It is said to be the country's first wide-body drone. The range of the Kaman 22 is approximately 3,000 km (1,900 mi) and it can carry 300 kg (660 lb) of explosives.[7][8][9][10]
According to IRIAF commander Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Kaman 22 is the first domestically-manufactured wide-body combat drone in the country capable of carrying all kinds of munition.[7][11][12]
History
On April 1, 2025, the Kaman 22 was reportedly offered to the Brazilian military as part of efforts to acquire ITAR-free UAVs.[13]
See also
- Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Defense industry of Iran
- Meraj (UAV)
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
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- ^ "How Iran's growing drone power challenges US hold on Brazil". April 2025.