Loitering munition
Wa'id
Houthi forces (Iranian-derived)·🇾🇪 Yemen
Total lost
5
Confirmed
5
100%
Reported
0
0%
Claimed
0
0%
Records
1
08 Jan 26 → 08 Jan 26
Overview
An Iranian Shahed-derivative used by Houthi forces to strike targets in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel, as well as shipping in the Red Sea. The Wa'id family broadly mirrors the Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 designs.
Specifications
| range | 2,000+ km |
| payload | ~50 kg warhead |
| powerplant | Piston engine, pusher prop |
Operators (1)
🇾🇪 Houthi forces
Loss History
1 records · 5 lost
| Date | Operator | Lost to | Conflict | Location | Lost | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 26 | 🇾🇪 Houthi forces | US Navy / coalition air defence | Red Sea | Red Sea / Gulf of Aden | 5 |
Reference data: en.wikipedia.org