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=History=
=History=
First established in the late 1910s by the Royal Amonian Army, the air force was composed primarily of smaller planes, largely for light-bombing and recon missions.  These proved effective against communist insurgents during the ensuing 12 year [[Amonian Civil War]], from 1921-1933.  After this period, with the communist takeover, much wasn't done except for occasional foreign purchases until the 1960s.  During this time, the ever-more-paranoid Tocikist regime began, under its autarkist policies, forcing certain factories to manufacture and machine parts for the production of an array of war materials, including planes.  During this time, much of Posadastan's modern aviation infrastructure was created, included a series of small airports, air bases, and underground storage facilities.  As well, the period was marked by extensive IP theft from abroad.  However, three main companies came out on top: Saidę, SAMP, and Xai-Laputa.  Saidę focused largely on the production and imitation of foreign fighters, but lacked much of the indigenous technology and manufacturing needed to make high-end products to compete with foreign nations.  The Southern Area Manufacturing Plant (SAMP) focuses primarily on non-avionic products, such as missiles and land-based vehicles, but does produce a wide array of smaller, light-aircraft, including the successful PIA and JXX series of light attack/trainer/counter-insurgency aircraft.  Lastly is Xai-Laputa (XL), which is dedicated almost exclusively to the production of transport and bomber aircraft, which was founded in 1962.


=Equipment=
=Equipment=
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| Advanced fighter trainer<br>Fighter
| Advanced fighter trainer<br>Fighter
| 10+
| 10+
| The most recent attempt at producing a 100% indigenous 4th generation fighter, believed to be successful but slow, the government plans to produce a single squadron (18) by 2030.
| The most recent attempt at producing a 100% indigenous 4th generation fighter, believed to be successful but slow, the government plans to produce a single squadron (18) by late 2027, at which point the program will be stopped in favor of constructing designs based on USSM-designs.
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| SU-47
| SU-47
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| USSM
| USSM
| Multirole<br>air superiority
| Multirole<br>air superiority
| 54(18)
| 72(18+)
| 36 purchased prior to 2026, with 18 purchased in 2026 and another 18 to be delivered in 2027, to a grand total of 72.
| 72 purchased and delivered as of early 2027, since the start of the new USSM civil war, Posadastan has begun copying and replicating USSM jet designs. After the USSM civil war Posadastan began to illegally copy and develop it's own SU designs, possibly producing more.
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| SU-30/Saidę-20
| [[File:Su30mkm flying at lima two (cropped).jpg|125px]]
| USSM<br>Posadastan
| Carrier-based air superiority
| ~120
| Posadi copy of the SU-33, most of which serve alongside SU-47s on carriers
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| SU-33/Saidę-24
| [[File:Sukhoi Su-33 on Admiral Kuznetsov-2.jpg|125px]]
| USSM<br>Posadastan
| Multirole<br>air superiority
| 10(26+)
| Posadi made version of the SU-30, copied and produced indigenously after the outbreak of the USSM civil war.
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| Mig-31
| Mig-31
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| USSM
| USSM
| Interceptor<br>Attack Aircraft
| Interceptor<br>Attack Aircraft
| 24-32
| 48+
| Operated in flights of 4, many were purchased miscellaneously during the USSM's warlord period, leading to the exact amount being possessed by Posadastan being unknown.  
| Operated in flights of 4, many were purchased miscellaneously during the USSM's warlord period, leading to the exact amount being possessed by Posadastan being unknown.  
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| Su-57/Saidę-27
| [[File:Sukhoi T-50 Maksimov.jpg|125px]]
| USSM<br>Posadastan
| Stealth multirole fighter
| 10+
| Produced by Posadastan based on stolen/copied designs after the USSM civil war, Posadastan's first 5th gen stealth fighter. Cancelled due to cost concerns in early 2027 with at least 10 functional prototypes produced.
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Ground-effect vehicles'''
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Ground-effect vehicles'''
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Helicopters'''
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Helicopters'''
|-----
| PIA Zh-10
| [[File:Changhe WZ-10.jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Attack Helicopter
| ~200
|
|-----
| PIA Zh-17
| [[File:Harbin Z-19 helicopter (cropped).jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Reconnaissance<br>Attack Helicopter
| ~200
|
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| PIA Zh-21
| [[File:Z-20 Airshow China 2022 fly.jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Medium lift Helicopter
| unknown
|
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|
| [[File:|125px]]
| Posadastan
|
|
|
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|  
|  
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Transport'''
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Transport'''
|-----
|-----
| Laputa X-79
| XL T-71
| [[File:Tu124 PLAAF.jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Military Trainer<br>Transport<br>AEW&C
| 20-30
| One of the earliest larger transport aircraft/airliners made in Posadastan, most have been retired, though some are still used for both military and civilian use, including some regional flights.
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| XL ST-78
| [[File:Tupolev Tu-144LL 3-view line drawing.png|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Military Trainer<br>Transport
| ~5
| Originally designed to be a civilian airliner version of the Sukhoi T-4, was used for that role through the early 2000s, where they were mostly retired for military use.
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| XL T-79
| [[File:Xian Y-7.jpg|125px]]
| [[File:Xian Y-7.jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Posadastan
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| Produced between 1979 and the mid 1990s, most were designated for civilian use, but some have been fitted and modified for various military roles.
| Produced between 1979 and the mid 1990s, most were designated for civilian use, but some have been fitted and modified for various military roles.
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| Laputa X-00
| XL T-79
| [[File:Xian Y-7.jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Military Trainer<br>Transport<br>AEW&C
| ~80
| Produced between 1979 and the mid 1990s, most were designated for civilian use, but some have been fitted and modified for various military roles.
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| XL T-00
| [[File:B-3706 - Okay Airways - Modern Ark 60 - DLC (9575868910).jpg|125px]]
| [[File:B-3706 - Okay Airways - Modern Ark 60 - DLC (9575868910).jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Posadastan
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| 20-30
| 20-30
| Produced since the year 2000, it has largely replaced the X-79 for civilian use and to some extent in the military. Has STOL capabilities.
| Produced since the year 2000, it has largely replaced the X-79 for civilian use and to some extent in the military. Has STOL capabilities.
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| XL Q-B
| [[File:Сухой Cy-80.svg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| STOL Transport<br>Patrol
| unknown
| An unknown but limited number were produced between 2000 and 2006, can carry up to 30 passengers.
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| Laputa V-81
| Laputa V-81
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Bombers'''
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Bombers'''
|-----
|-----
| Qhai-70
| XL-70
| [[File:Xian H-6.png|125px]]
| [[File:Xian H-6.png|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Posadastan
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| [[File:T4.png|125px]]
| [[File:T4.png|125px]]
| USSM
| USSM
| Strategic bomber
| Supersonic Strategic bomber
| 6-8
| 6-8
| Acquired from the USSM during the end of its warlord era, the Sukhoi T-4s operated by Posadastan have seen minimal use. The bomber itself is designed for a maximum speed of Mach 3 (3200 km/h), though the cruising speed is only Mach 2.8 (3000 km/h), with an operational range of 3400-3500km. It is believed to be nuclear-capable and is designed for supersonic reconnaissance, anti-ship, and strategic bomber with a maximum payload of ~50,000kg (~110,000lbs). The exact number possessed by Posadastan, most are stored in underground facilities, but satellite photos suggest anywhere from 6 to 8 total.
| Acquired from the USSM during the end of its warlord era, the Sukhoi T-4s operated by Posadastan have seen minimal use. The bomber itself is designed for a maximum speed of Mach 3 (3200 km/h), though the cruising speed is only Mach 2.8 (3000 km/h), with an operational range of 3400-3500km. It is believed to be nuclear-capable and is designed for supersonic reconnaissance, anti-ship, and strategic bomber with a maximum payload of ~50,000kg (~110,000lbs). The exact number possessed by Posadastan, most are stored in underground facilities, but satellite photos suggest anywhere from 6 to 8 total.
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| Su-24
| [[File:Sukhoi Su-24 inflight Mishin-2.jpg|125px]]
| USSM/Posadastan
| Supersonic tactical bomber<br>Interdictor
| 100+
| Many bought from the USSM in the 80s and 90s, many other variant models produced without license by Posadastan in the 2020s after the USSM civil war.
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| XL-85
| [[File:Tupolev Tu-160 3-view graphic.svg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Supersonic Strategic bomber
| ~24
| Heavily based on the Sukhoi T-4 bought several year prior, the XL-85 was designed to have a maximum payload of 45,000kg (~99,000lbs), slightly less than the T-4, but had a combat nearly double that of the T-4, along with a slightly lower maximum speed of Mach 2.05. They were produced twice, the first in the 1980s and 90s, and again in the 2010s.
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| XL-P-25
| [[File:Sukhoi T-60 profile line drawing.jpg|125px]]
| Posadastan
| Strategic bomber
| unknown
| Acting as an intermediate range strategic bomber, it is based largely on a mixture of the T-4 and the Qhai-70. It is believed that the first "few" were tested and in operation by late 2025, though the exact production capacity is unknown. The estimated top speed is 2.04M with an operational range of 2200-2500km.
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| XL-S-27
|
| Posadastan
| Strategic stealth bomber
| in development
| The only details known are that this craft is expected to be a flying wing whose maiden flight will be in "2027 or 2028." It is rumored to be nuclear-capable and have a range of 8500km.
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Other'''
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="6" | '''Other'''
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| Posadastan
| Posadastan
| Loitering munition
| Loitering munition
| 400+
| 500+
| Designed as a suicide drone that can be operated in an "electronic warfare environment."
| Designed as a suicide drone that can be operated in an "electronic warfare environment."
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 4 August 2024

The RLA Air Force represents one of the 5 branches of the Red Liberation Army of Posadastan.

History

First established in the late 1910s by the Royal Amonian Army, the air force was composed primarily of smaller planes, largely for light-bombing and recon missions. These proved effective against communist insurgents during the ensuing 12 year Amonian Civil War, from 1921-1933. After this period, with the communist takeover, much wasn't done except for occasional foreign purchases until the 1960s. During this time, the ever-more-paranoid Tocikist regime began, under its autarkist policies, forcing certain factories to manufacture and machine parts for the production of an array of war materials, including planes. During this time, much of Posadastan's modern aviation infrastructure was created, included a series of small airports, air bases, and underground storage facilities. As well, the period was marked by extensive IP theft from abroad. However, three main companies came out on top: Saidę, SAMP, and Xai-Laputa. Saidę focused largely on the production and imitation of foreign fighters, but lacked much of the indigenous technology and manufacturing needed to make high-end products to compete with foreign nations. The Southern Area Manufacturing Plant (SAMP) focuses primarily on non-avionic products, such as missiles and land-based vehicles, but does produce a wide array of smaller, light-aircraft, including the successful PIA and JXX series of light attack/trainer/counter-insurgency aircraft. Lastly is Xai-Laputa (XL), which is dedicated almost exclusively to the production of transport and bomber aircraft, which was founded in 1962.

Equipment

Manned

Model Image Origin Type Quantity Details
Fighters/Interceptors
Saidé-97 An IRIAF HESA Azarakhsh in Vahdati Airbase Air Show.JPG Posadastan Strike fighter 6+ This was an attempt at replicating foreign designs within Posadastan, it is believed to have developed a dedicated "3 to 3.5 generation" fighter in extremely limited quantities.
Saidé-05 HESA Saeqeh 3-view.svg Posadastan Trainer
Fighter
~24 Posadastan's second attempt at making an indigenous 3rd to 4th generation fighters. Two variants were produced, with the first containing an estimated 6 total, and the total having "at least" 17.
Saidé-18 HESA Kowsar4.jpg Posadastan Advanced fighter trainer
Fighter
10+ The most recent attempt at producing a 100% indigenous 4th generation fighter, believed to be successful but slow, the government plans to produce a single squadron (18) by late 2027, at which point the program will be stopped in favor of constructing designs based on USSM-designs.
SU-47 Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut top-view silhouette.png USSM Jet Fighter
fighter-bomber
tactical bomber
~36 Has supermaneuvrability and STOL capabilities, it is believed they may be able to operate from the Posadi under-construction Tangřa-class carrier.
SU-27 Sukhoi Su-27SKM at MAKS-2005 airshow.jpg USSM Multirole
air superiority
72(18+) 72 purchased and delivered as of early 2027, since the start of the new USSM civil war, Posadastan has begun copying and replicating USSM jet designs. After the USSM civil war Posadastan began to illegally copy and develop it's own SU designs, possibly producing more.
SU-30/Saidę-20 Su30mkm flying at lima two (cropped).jpg USSM
Posadastan
Carrier-based air superiority ~120 Posadi copy of the SU-33, most of which serve alongside SU-47s on carriers
SU-33/Saidę-24 Sukhoi Su-33 on Admiral Kuznetsov-2.jpg USSM
Posadastan
Multirole
air superiority
10(26+) Posadi made version of the SU-30, copied and produced indigenously after the outbreak of the USSM civil war.
Mig-31 Mikoyan MiG-31 3-view.svg USSM Interceptor
Attack Aircraft
48+ Operated in flights of 4, many were purchased miscellaneously during the USSM's warlord period, leading to the exact amount being possessed by Posadastan being unknown.
Su-57/Saidę-27 Sukhoi T-50 Maksimov.jpg USSM
Posadastan
Stealth multirole fighter 10+ Produced by Posadastan based on stolen/copied designs after the USSM civil war, Posadastan's first 5th gen stealth fighter. Cancelled due to cost concerns in early 2027 with at least 10 functional prototypes produced.
Ground-effect vehicles
Bavï-1/2 Delivery of Bavar-2 flying boats to IRGC-N.jpg Posadastan Ground-effect vehicle 60+ Designed for naval reconnaissance, patrol, and attack. Production start in 2010, but the first variant had its motor too exposed, so the second variant was made with an integrated motor to reduce the RCS.
Type-80 GEV A-90 Orlyonok.svg Posadastan 125-ton Ground-effect vehicle 5-10 Designed and maintained mostly for rapid transport by sea, can carry up to 150 passengers or be armed with an array of 2 missile launchers and machine guns. It has a range of nearly 1900km with a top speed of 400km/h and a maximum service ceiling of 3km.
Combat
PIA-99 Aeronave A-29 Super Tucano em voo sobre a Floresta Amazônica.jpg Posadastan Military Trainer
Light attack
Counterinsurgency
200+ Designed largely for training and low-risk counterinsurgency campaigns, this plane has a combat range of 550km.
PIA-17 Calidus B-250 at Dubai Air Show 2019 1.jpg Posadastan Military Trainer
Light attack
Counterinsurgency
40+ Still under production, intended to eventually replace the PIA-99 and capable of operating in low- to medium-risk areas.
SAMP-J72 Aero L-39 Albatross 3-view line drawing.svg Posadastan Jet trainer
Light attack
430+ One of Posadastan's first attempts at an indigenous jet powered aircraft, a number of accidents and malfunctions have occurred since its inception, but it is regarded as "successful." It was produced for 20 years a three variants between 1972 and 1993, with ongoing upgrades ever since.
SAMP-J97 Aero L-159 Alca scheme.jpg Posadastan Advanced Jet trainer
Light attack
80+ Designed as a more modern successor to the J72, it was produced between 1997 and 2006, with a second round around 2014-2016, with ongoing upgrades since.
SAMP-J18 L-39NG concept drawing.png Posadastan Advanced Jet trainer
Light attack
unknown Designed as a more modern counterpart to the J97, production began around 2018.
Helicopters
PIA Zh-10 Changhe WZ-10.jpg Posadastan Attack Helicopter ~200
PIA Zh-17 Harbin Z-19 helicopter (cropped).jpg Posadastan Reconnaissance
Attack Helicopter
~200
PIA Zh-21 Z-20 Airshow China 2022 fly.jpg Posadastan Medium lift Helicopter unknown
[[File:|125px]] Posadastan
[[File:|125px]] Posadastan
Transport
XL T-71 Tu124 PLAAF.jpg Posadastan Military Trainer
Transport
AEW&C
20-30 One of the earliest larger transport aircraft/airliners made in Posadastan, most have been retired, though some are still used for both military and civilian use, including some regional flights.
XL ST-78 Tupolev Tu-144LL 3-view line drawing.png Posadastan Military Trainer
Transport
~5 Originally designed to be a civilian airliner version of the Sukhoi T-4, was used for that role through the early 2000s, where they were mostly retired for military use.
XL T-79 Xian Y-7.jpg Posadastan Military Trainer
Transport
AEW&C
~80 Produced between 1979 and the mid 1990s, most were designated for civilian use, but some have been fitted and modified for various military roles.
XL T-79 Xian Y-7.jpg Posadastan Military Trainer
Transport
AEW&C
~80 Produced between 1979 and the mid 1990s, most were designated for civilian use, but some have been fitted and modified for various military roles.
XL T-00 B-3706 - Okay Airways - Modern Ark 60 - DLC (9575868910).jpg Posadastan Transport
ASW & Maritime patrol
20-30 Produced since the year 2000, it has largely replaced the X-79 for civilian use and to some extent in the military. Has STOL capabilities.
XL Q-B Сухой Cy-80.svg Posadastan STOL Transport
Patrol
unknown An unknown but limited number were produced between 2000 and 2006, can carry up to 30 passengers.
Laputa V-81 Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 MRD.jpg Posadastan Transport
AEW&C
Tactical Airlifter
60+ Production began around 1981 and continues to the modern day with some variants.
Laputa V-10 PLANAF GX-6 - 010.jpg Posadastan Transport
tactical airlifter
AEW&C, ELINT
ASW, ECM
50-60 Produced since 2010, multiple military variants have been produced.
Laputa S-24 Y-20 at Airshow China 2016.jpg Posadastan Transport
Strategic Airlifter
Aerial tanker
AEW&C
25+ Production began in 2024, with many variants still being planned.
Bombers
XL-70 Xian H-6.png Posadastan Strategic bomber 300+ Various iterations and modernizations of this aircraft has occurred since its introduction in 1970. The majority have been made into maritime strike bombers with a few being cruise missile carriers and conventional and/or nuclear capable bombers. There also exist a few modified to serve various other roles like AWACS, EW, recon, and aerial refueling. They can travel at a cruising speed of 0.75M and have an operational of 1800-2000km (depending on the variant).
Sukhoi T-4 T4.png USSM Supersonic Strategic bomber 6-8 Acquired from the USSM during the end of its warlord era, the Sukhoi T-4s operated by Posadastan have seen minimal use. The bomber itself is designed for a maximum speed of Mach 3 (3200 km/h), though the cruising speed is only Mach 2.8 (3000 km/h), with an operational range of 3400-3500km. It is believed to be nuclear-capable and is designed for supersonic reconnaissance, anti-ship, and strategic bomber with a maximum payload of ~50,000kg (~110,000lbs). The exact number possessed by Posadastan, most are stored in underground facilities, but satellite photos suggest anywhere from 6 to 8 total.
Su-24 Sukhoi Su-24 inflight Mishin-2.jpg USSM/Posadastan Supersonic tactical bomber
Interdictor
100+ Many bought from the USSM in the 80s and 90s, many other variant models produced without license by Posadastan in the 2020s after the USSM civil war.
XL-85 Tupolev Tu-160 3-view graphic.svg Posadastan Supersonic Strategic bomber ~24 Heavily based on the Sukhoi T-4 bought several year prior, the XL-85 was designed to have a maximum payload of 45,000kg (~99,000lbs), slightly less than the T-4, but had a combat nearly double that of the T-4, along with a slightly lower maximum speed of Mach 2.05. They were produced twice, the first in the 1980s and 90s, and again in the 2010s.
XL-P-25 Sukhoi T-60 profile line drawing.jpg Posadastan Strategic bomber unknown Acting as an intermediate range strategic bomber, it is based largely on a mixture of the T-4 and the Qhai-70. It is believed that the first "few" were tested and in operation by late 2025, though the exact production capacity is unknown. The estimated top speed is 2.04M with an operational range of 2200-2500km.
XL-S-27 Posadastan Strategic stealth bomber in development The only details known are that this craft is expected to be a flying wing whose maiden flight will be in "2027 or 2028." It is rumored to be nuclear-capable and have a range of 8500km.
Other
QAF-19 هواپیمای چکاوک.jpg Posadastan Ultralight training-reconnaissance planes 30+

Unmanned

Model Image Origin Type Quantity Details
UAVs
Paran-X Hezbollah Ababil UAV.jpg Posadastan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unknown Introduced in 1988, there are multiple variants of this drone (with X being any number that corresponds to a specific variant). The variants are designed for specific roles like loitering munitions, target drones, reconnaissance & surveillance, anti-radar, and/or combat drone capabilities.
Mohai-X Mohajer-4 (10).jpg Posadastan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 300+ The earliest versions are since out of service, predating the Paran by 2 years. This one contains variants up to the modern day that also include
Moni-10 1402053123321616828202564 mohajer 10.jpg Posadastan Full-spectrum superiority unknown First developed in 2023, it is believed to have 24 hour flight capabilities and a range of 2000-2400km.
Sokowi-120 Shahed 129 (4).jpg Posadastan CISR 40-50+ produced since 2012, it has 24 hour endurance and a range of 1700km.
Sokowi-125 2023 IRGC Aerospace Force achievements Exhibition in Qom (33).jpg Posadastan Autonomous loitering munition unknown Believed to be a cheap, easy to make suicide drone with a range of "up to" 2500km.
Sokowi-130 Students from Kashan on Rahian-e-Pishraft Tour (11).jpg Posadastan UCAV <18 Believed to be Posadastan's most advanced drone, it has a range of 7000km, a flight ceiling of 11km, and can carry "13 bombs and 500 kg of electronic equipment," with a flight endurance of 36 hours.
Kaŕen کرار - هشتمین همایش و نمایشگاه هوایی و هوانوردی کشور در کیش (1) (01).jpg Posadastan multirole unknown A rocket-propelled drone with a 1000km range, occasionally used as a target drone.
Sokowi-150 Shahed 171 Simorgh UAV.png Posadastan multirole UCAV <10 A large flying wing drone with an 11.58m wingspan and an unknown range, it is kept highly secret by the Posadi government.
Sokowi-155 Saegheh (4).jpg Posadastan UCAV 50+ A smaller version of the 150.
Yasï Yasir UAV 2013.jpg Posadastan UAV unknown One of the smallest combat drone produced by Posadastan, it has been produced since 2013 and is believed to number around 1000, with an unknown number exported abroad.
Fai-13 Drône AL fajer L-10.jpg Posadastan HALE UAV unknown Designed primarily for use in civilian fields, but also used by police and the PRG for security purposes.
Satu-8 Posadastan VTOL UAV unknown
Bi-18 Posadastan multipurpose UAV unknown 3m wingspan, designed to get past enemy missiles with "radar-evading stealth properties," designed for both attack and reconnaissance.
Qol-10 Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day, 2022, Tehran (47).jpg Posadastan Loitering munition 500+ Designed as a suicide drone that can be operated in an "electronic warfare environment."
Hamase-15 HESA Hamaseh.jpg Posadastan HALE Recon/Combat UAV/UCAV 30-40 Designed for medium-range, newer versions are claimed to be capable of carrying air-to-air missiles.
Saŕei H-110-Sarir.jpg Posadastan UCAV unknown Designed to carry air-to-air missiles for deployment against other air-borne objects.