Hazem (Persian: پهپاد حازم) is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Hazem is a long-range UAV that can also be used to bombard targets. According to the commander of the air defense headquarters, the Hazem was designed in three models; short, medium and long range. They were created for a hidden layer Anbiya Air Defense Base Camp by air defense experts. The UAV is used in reconnaissance missions. Hazem UAVs can be armed with explosives.[1][2][3]

One researcher says the Hazem is unlikely to have a serious tactical impact for Iran in high-intensity warfare because of the drone's lack of stealth.[4]

Models

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  • Hazem 1: long-range
  • Hazem 2: medium-range
  • Hazem 3: short-range[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ aja. Hazem UAV features. Archived from the original on 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  2. ^ thetower (18 April 2013). Iranian Officials Boast Over Drone Advancements.
  3. ^ theiranproject. Tag Archives: Iran Hazem 3 drone. Archived from the original on 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  4. ^ Ahmad, Naveed (2 June 2019). "The Advent of Drones: Iran's Weapon of Choice" (PDF). International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah).[dead link]
  5. ^ fa.trend (15 October 2012). "Hazem" defensive newest UAV with bombing Iran.
  6. ^ en.trend (14 October 2012). Iran builds new Hazem UAV.