The Iranian “Motorcycle” is a suicide drone, officially named “Witness-136.” It is a low-cost, high-efficiency attack weapon independently developed by Iran. It can carry a 50 kilogram warhead and fly at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour, with a range of 1,000 kilometers, and can accurately hit fixed or moving targets.
Named for its motorcycle engine, the Iranian “motorcycle” resembles a small aircraft with a fiberglass fuselage, offering robust stealth capabilities. It navigates and attacks using the global positioning system or can be manually controlled via remote.
Iranian “small motorcycles” shined on the Ukrainian battlefield in 2023, achieving many results for the Russian army and causing serious damage to Ukraine’s power, energy, and infrastructure. Therefore, the Iranian “motorcycle” is means a “good-quality and affordable weapon.” It can launch multiple sorties from the launcher, break through the opponent’s air defense system, and attack ground targets. It is considered to be a low-cost, high-efficiency weapon. , many countries are interested in it, and its cost-effectiveness is very high. The cost of each aircraft is only 20,000 US dollars, while the price of anti-aircraft missiles or anti-aircraft guns is much higher than it.
What parts does Iranian motorcycle consist of?
Fuselage: Made of metal and carbon fiber materials, it is streamlined and has two tail fins and a vertical tail. There is a circular radar unit at the front of the fuselage and a propeller at the rear end of the fuselage.
Engine: A motorcycle engine is used to provide thrust through a propeller. The flight speed exceeds 185 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption is only 2 liters per 100 kilometers. The range is between 18,000 and 500 kilometers.
Warhead: Equipped with a warhead weighing 30-50 kilograms, it can choose between pre-programmed direct attack ammunition mode or long-term loitering ammunition mode. The latter mode is limited by the radio signal range of about 150 kilometers.
Navigation system: The inertial navigation system and global positioning system enable achieving precise guidance, while remote control operation is possible through the ground control station.
Launching device: Utilizing a box-type launcher, one can launch multiple sorties from the ground or ships, overwhelming the opponent’s air defense system.
