Hopefully Iran is working on an unmanned fighter jet. Basically a UAV with jet engines that can conduct the same multi-role missions as fighter jet while taking orders from and working with manned fighter jets. Even a UAV that is maneuverable enough to avoid BVR missiles and that can engage other fighter jets is a game changer.
The Karrar UAV can already launch a sidewinder and act as a kamikaze missile if I'm not mistaken, and most UAVs can also be armed with MANPAD type weapons but I'm talking about a UAV that can launch medium to long range BVR missiles like the AIM-54 Phoenix or the AIM-120.
Turkey is already has the Akinci drone but it doesn't use jet engines and has a huge radar signature making it an easy target. It's also not maneuverable enough to avoid BVR missiles from fighter jets. Their new Kizilelma drone however seems like a step in the right direction.
I've seen Iranian prototypes of highly maneuverable UAVs in their miniature version undergoing tests but no large prototype yet, although who knows if they're keeping it under wraps.
Turkish Kililelma UAV - In theory these type of UAVs should be able to communicate and work side by side with manned fighter jets.
Chinese are also working on some advanced models like the Dark Sword for example
The Karrar UAV can already launch a sidewinder and act as a kamikaze missile if I'm not mistaken, and most UAVs can also be armed with MANPAD type weapons but I'm talking about a UAV that can launch medium to long range BVR missiles like the AIM-54 Phoenix or the AIM-120.
Turkey is already has the Akinci drone but it doesn't use jet engines and has a huge radar signature making it an easy target. It's also not maneuverable enough to avoid BVR missiles from fighter jets. Their new Kizilelma drone however seems like a step in the right direction.
I've seen Iranian prototypes of highly maneuverable UAVs in their miniature version undergoing tests but no large prototype yet, although who knows if they're keeping it under wraps.
Turkish Kililelma UAV - In theory these type of UAVs should be able to communicate and work side by side with manned fighter jets.
Chinese are also working on some advanced models like the Dark Sword for example
^ I'm still wondering if, or when, we will see this unknown UCAV (in blue) being unveiled and Fotros operational.
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