Iran is testing its new developments directly on Ukrainian territory. Russia is using the new Iranian Shahed‑107 drones to strike the frontline regions of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, their electronic components originate from the US, Switzerland, China, Japan, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
Inside the Shahed‑107: IMU navigation and jamming‑resistant electronics
Its warhead weighs 15 kg and is similar to those found in other Iranian Shahed drones.
The powerplant is a Chinese-made DLE 111 two‑stroke gasoline engine. Similar small engines have repeatedly been identified in Russian UAVs such as the “Gerbera,” “BM‑35,” “Parodiya,” and “Delta.”
Iran unveiled the Shahed‑107 amid heightened tensions with Israel
The drone was first publicly presented by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in June this year during a period of escalation in the Iran–Israel confrontation.
The Shahed‑107 has a 3‑meter wingspan and an X‑shaped tail assembly that provides stability. The fuselage is made of carbon fiber, while the structural elements are aluminum.
With a 28‑liter fuel tank, the Shahed‑107 has an estimated range of around 300 km.
The navigation system is based on an inertial measurement unit similar to Sadra, a jamming-protection module, and a four-element anti-jamming antenna. Flight control is handled by a flight control unit, which sends commands to the elevon and engine servos.
