Iran reveals B1 Kamikaze Drone with 12 km strike range and 2 kg payload at Army-2024.

At the Iranian pavilion of the Army-2024 International Military-Technical Forum in Kubinka, Moscow Region, Iran's Ministry of Defence presented new developments in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Among the new products were the H5 reconnaissance drone and the B1 Suicide UAV, also known as a kamikaze drone.
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Among the new products presented were the H5 reconnaissance drone (right) and the B1 suicide drone (left), also known as a kamikaze drone. (Picture source: Mikhail Zherdev)

The B1 Suicide UAV is designed for dual functionality, capable of performing both surveillance and kamikaze missions. The UAV has a maximum take-off weight of 7 kilograms and can carry a fragmentation or penetrating warhead, each with a maximum weight of 2 kilograms. This design allows the UAV to be used in various mission profiles, targeting different types of objectives.

The drone's operational specifications include a flight endurance of 25 minutes when fully loaded with the 2-kilogram warhead, extending to 35 minutes when the warhead is not carried. This range of endurance offers flexibility depending on the mission's requirements, whether it involves a short, targeted strike or an extended period of surveillance.

In terms of range, the B1 UAV can operate within a 15-kilometer radius for surveillance tasks and has a 12-kilometer range when deployed in kamikaze mode. It is equipped with a 3-axis seeker gimbal and a seeker sensor with 10x zoom and full HD resolution, providing the capability to capture detailed imagery and ensure accurate targeting.

The B1 UAV operates at a cruise speed of 80 kilometers per hour and is capable of engaging both moving and stationary targets. The UAV also includes an interception aborting feature, which allows for the mission to be discontinued if necessary.