Talash ( fa, تلاش) or "Hadaf (Target) UAV" is a simple

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unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It is the first drone produced by Iranian drone maker Quds Air Industries, and possesses a maximum speed of 140 km/h. The Talash is based on plans drawn up by Isfahan

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(Isfahan University Jihad) researchers in 1985. The Talash UAV has small dimensions, is controlled by

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radio control, and can perform a variety of in-flight maneuvers including rolling/twisting and turning. There are 2 models of the Talash, namely: Talash-1 and Talash-2, which have several differences. The speed of the first model (Talash-1) is 120 km/h, whereas Talash-2's speed is 140 km/h. Talash-1 has landing gear (wheels) for takeoff and landing. Talash-2 drone has more speed/maneuverability than the first model. This model of drone is utilized to get up from the

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launcher (compressed gas launcher) and in order to recover from the parachute. The flight ceiling of "Talash-2 unmanned aerial vehicle" is two thousand and seven hundred meters, and the flight duration of the UAV is about 45 minutes. The Talash 2 can be identified by a longer nose and raked wingtips. Both versions are powered by a 30 cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine. Control of the Talash is limited to just 0.5 km. The Talash-1 is a training UAV used to train ground operators in close-range remote piloting techniques.Janes All the World's Aircraft

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IHS Janes. The Talash 2 was designed as a basic training target for anti-aircraft systems. Talash drones have a secondary purpose of harassing the enemy, who may believe it is a threat and take cover. Report A Short History of the Iranian Drone Program By Michael Rubin American Enterprise Institute August 26, 2020 https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/a-short-history-of-the-iranian-drone-program/

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