Meraj 113
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) · Iran · first flew 2014 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Meraj 113 is an Iranian tactical reconnaissance UAV designed for border surveillance and intelligence gathering at relatively low cost.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slender fuselage with a simple cruciform tail; no retractable gear |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Small propeller-driven Iranian UAV with high straight wing
- Conventional tractor piston engine at the nose
- Slender fuselage with a simple cruciform tail; no retractable gear
A small, conventional-looking high-wing UAV that resembles many light-aircraft-derived platforms. The straight high wing and tractor propeller make it superficially similar to western tactical UAVs of the same class.
Specifications
- The Meraj 113 has a length of 2.8 m (9 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5 m (16 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 0.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
HESA developed the Meraj series as a family of affordable fixed-wing UAVs for Iranian armed forces. The Meraj 113 was publicly displayed at Iranian aerospace exhibitions in the 2010s. It is intended for operation by ground units requiring an organic ISR asset without the complexity of jet-powered drones.
Variants
Part of the broader Meraj UAV family; specific sub-variants have not been publicly detailed.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Iranian Army and IRGC ground units for border monitoring and tactical reconnaissance.
Related aircraft
AircraftIQ — the aircraft field guide: 4,893 recognition guides, live overhead identification, works offline.