Mohajer-3 (Dorna) Iranian Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Mohajer-3

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Basic Information

Name

Mohajer-3 (Dorna) Iranian Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

Mohajer-3

Alternate Designation

Mohajer-3; Dorna

Equipment Type

—

Manufacturer

Qods Aviation

Date of Introduction

1999

Description

The Mohajer-3, also known as the Dorna, was designed with a new airframe for better performance. It had a square body and featured a low-mounted horizontal stabilizer flush with the main wing, the only member of the Mohajer family configured this way. The Mohajer-3 could be fitted with fixed landing gear, for a runway takeoff, or with skids for a JATO launch. It was recovered by parachute or skid landing. It was powered by an unidentified 25 hp (18.6 kW) piston engine. The Mohajer-3 was announced in 1999. The Mohajer-3, also known as the Dorna, was designed with a new airframe for better performance. It had a square body and featured a low-mounted horizontal stabilizer flush with the main wing, the only member of the Mohajer family configured this way.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Max Speed 180.0 km/h

Range 60.0 km

Endurance 2.00 hrs

Variants

Mohajer-1 The Mohajer was Iran's first drone to enter series production and was used during the Iran–Iraq War. The Mohajer-1 was known simply as "Mohajer" through the 80s and 90s, when it was re-designated "Mohajer-1" as other Mohajer variants had been developed.

Mohajer-2 Following the successful use of the Mohajer-1, Iran wanted a version with more range and endurance. This version, which would later be named the Mohajer-2, also had an auto pilot system to fly beyond the line-of-control of its command center.

Mohajer-2N In 2014, Iran introduced the Mohajer-2N, which shares the same design as the Mohajer-2 but has far improved performance.[13] The Mohajer-2N replaces the electronics of the Mohajer-2 with more modern versions and has also has improved flight characteristics. T

Mohajer-3 The Mohajer-3, also known as the Dorna, was designed with a new airframe for better performance. It had a square body and featured a low-mounted horizontal stabilizer flush with the main wing, the only member of the Mohajer family configured this way.

Mohajer-4 The Mohajer-4 was designed for both the Iranian Army and the IRGC and entered service in late 1997.

Mohajer-4B Also known as the Sadiq, the Mohajer-4B is a significant evolution of the Mohajer-4 platform with a square fuselage, twin tail booms, a top-mounted horizontal stabilizer, uncanted wingtips, new landing skids, and straight wings mounted high and to the mid of the body

Sadegh-1 The Sadegh-1 ("Honest-1"), also known as the QOM-1, is simply a Mohajer-4B with two MANPADS mounted on pylons.It was tested in late 2014

Mohajer-6 The Qods Mohajer-6 is a persistent ISTAR UAV capable of carrying a multispectral surveillance payload and/or up to two precision-guided munitions. Ten have been manufactured as of February 2018 for the IRGC Ground Forces, and 40 are planned for the IRGC Navy.The Mohajer-6 complements the larger Shahed 129 operated by the third IRGC branch, the IRGC-ASF. Three have also been delivered to the Iranian Army.

System

Alternative Designation Mohajer-3; Dorna

Type of UAV Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer Qods Aviation, Tehran

Family Mohajer family

In Service 1999-No longer in service

Flight Control Method controlled by hobby-class radio, which was easily jammed

Day/Night Capable INA

All Weather Capable INA

Takeoff or Landing Limitations INA

Ground Crew Capable of being controlled via land crew or autopilot

Autopilot Yes, which controls the aircraft via waypoints

Endurance 90 min

Range 60 km

Date Transmit Distance INA

Location Positioning System Yes

Launch System Wheels for a conventional launch capability or skids for a JATO launch

Recovery System Wheels for a conventional landing capability or Parachute

Number of Hard Points 6 ea

Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Capable No

Automatic Landing and Takeoff Capability No

Landing Gear three fixed landing gear for launch and recovery

Stabilizer low-mounted horizontal stabilizer flush with the main wing

Antenna Type two stub antenna in the under 10 GHz range, one on each wing, for real-time control.

Autonomous Operation Yes, for 80% of flight time

GPS Guidance System No

Note #1 Designed for surveillance use

Note #2 the Mohajer-3 lacks over-the-horizon guidance

Dimensions

Length 2.9 m

Width (Wing Span) 3.8 m

Height INA

Weight, Maximum Takeoff 83 kg

Weight, Empty 70 kg

Tailbooms Twin

Wing Type Mid-mounted, untapered wings

Tail Type Horizontal tail

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type Single Engine

Engine Power 25 hp

Cruising Range 100 km

Speed, Maximum 180 km/h

Speed, Average INA

Endurance 2-3 hours

Maximum Ceiling 4,820 m

Radius 50 km

Cargo Capacity (Payload) 15 kg

Propellers 2-bladed

Rudders Twin Rudders

Belly Skid Yes, The belly skids are non-retractable, but can compress on landing to reduce shock

Communications

Radio INA

Retrans Radio INA

Main Weapons System

Name RPG-7

Type Rocket-propelled grenade launcher

In Service 1961-Present

Manufacturer Bazalt and Degtyarev plant (Russian Federation)

Proliferation + 9 Million

Length 950 mm

Cartridge 85 mm

Caliber 40 mm

Weight 6.3 kg

Muzzle Velocity, Boost 115 m/s

Muzzle Velocity, Flight 300 m/s

Effective Firing Range 300 m

Maximum Firing Range 700 m (OG-7V) (self detonates at ≈920 m (1,000 yd))

Sights PGO-7 (2.7×), UP-7V Telescopic sight and 1PN51/1PN58 night vision sights Red dot reflex sight

Basic Load 12 ea

Fire Control

Fire Control System Type INA

Fire Control Radar No

Radar Type INA

Radar Designator INA

Laser Rangefinder INA

Laser Designator INA

Full-Motion Video Yes, video and infrared with 1-m resolution mounted on the forward part of the fuselage

Still Camera color/monochrome still or video camera

Thermal Imaging Sensors No infrared camera installed

Electro Optical Pod INA

Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) Sensors. Yes

Onboard Digital Processor Yes, which can downlink sensor imagery

Navigation Camera fixed forwards-facing camera for navigation

Guidance System GPS Guidance System

Real Time Images Capable Yes

Note A line-scanner is provided, which reportedly can provide 3-ft (1-m) resolution at an altitude of 16,400 ft (5,000 m)

Protection

Fuselage Bullet-shaped fuselage

Stealth Properties No

Heat Signature Reduction No

Add on Armor No

EW No

EW Counter Measures / CCM No

Counter Measures (Chaffs/Flares) No

Image Sources

Notes https://www.renderhub.com/dreamscape-studios/iranian-mohajer-3-uav-v01; https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/military/military-vehicle/mohajer-3-drone-v01;

Details

Country of Origin Iran

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

2.9 m

Width

3.8 m

Height

—

Weight

6.3 kg

Operators (2)

Iran

Venezuela

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