Shahed 139

Shahed 139
General information
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
National origin
Iran
ManufacturerHESA
DesignerShahed Aviation Industries
StatusActive

The Shahed 139 is an Iranian medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. It is considered an upgraded variant of the earlier Shahed 129 drone.

History

The Shahed 139 has been noted for its use in regional conflicts and has drawn international attention, such as when a U.S. Navy F-35C shot one down in the Arabian Sea near the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Specifications

Sources: (based on MQ-1 Predator)

See also

Related lists

References

  1. ↑ dlawrence (4 February 2026). "F-35C pilot downs Iranian drone to defend USS Abraham Lincoln, Centcom says". DefenseScoop. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "US F35C Stealth Fighter Intercepts and Destroys Iranian Shahed 139 Drone in the Arabian Sea". aeroxplorer.com. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "SimplePlanes | shahed 139 Persian air force". www.simpleplanes.com. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  4. ↑ Hemler, Jon (4 February 2026). "U.S. F-35C Downs Iranian Drone Amid Escalation in the Gulf". Defense Security Monitor. Retrieved 7 February 2026.