[Rumor]

During a "war game" started Friday, the Iran military tested a small propeller-driven aircraft that flies low over water surface at up to 100 knots.

"Because of its hull's advanced design," Iran state television said, "no radar at sea or in the air can locate it. It can lift out of the water. It is wholly domestically built and can launch missiles with precise targeting while moving."

U.S. officials warned that the Islamic Republic has a tendency to "boast and exaggerate." This screenshot was taken from a video hosted by Al Alam News.

Credit: Al Alam News


It looks like it's got a baby stroller on the top. Are the Iranians planning on using babies as missles?

[KeyLimePi]

Looks like another 'ground-effect' type of craft. I've seen a couple of these developed by Lockheed Martin. They look like the Batplane. Very cool looking but also very limited in practical applications.

[von Wrangell]

Originally Posted by KeyLimePi

Looks like another 'ground-effect' type of craft. I've seen a couple of these developed by Lockheed Martin. They look like the Batplane. Very cool looking but also very limited in practical applications.

Something like that would be very good for defending the Persian Gulf. Which is one of the territories that will be important in any future war against Iran.

Good to see them developing their own weapons systems though.

[Severed Hand of Skywalker]

Ya these things are old news. The Soviets tested rocket powered ones in the 70's.