Israel Unveils Fleet Of IAI Heron TP UAS | Aero-News Network
Aero-News Network
RSS icon RSS feed
podcast icon MP3 podcast
Subscribe Aero-News e-mail Newsletter Subscribe

Airborne Unlimited -- Most Recent Daily Episodes

Episode Date

Airborne-Monday

Airborne-Tuesday

 Airborne-Wednesday Airborne-Thursday

Airborne-Friday

Airborne On YouTube

Airborne-Unlimited-04.29.24

Airborne-NextGen-04.30.24

 Airborne-Unlimited-05.01.24 Airborne-AffordableFlyers--05.02.24

Airborne-Unlimited-05.03.24

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Israel Unveils Fleet Of IAI Heron TP UAS

Giant Aircraft Could Provide Surveillance Of Iran

Israel announced the latest addition to their air force fleet on Sunday with the introduction of a fleet of Heron TP unmanned aircraft.  The UAS can operate for up to 36 consecutive hours and fly as far as the Persian Gulf from their home base, putting Iran within their range.

The aircraft are an upgrade to the Heron produced by state-run Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). IAI claims the TP can operate at altitudes up to 45,000 ft. with a typical payload of 2,200 lbs.  The planes also boast an 87-ft. wingspan and 42-ft. length, making them the largest aircraft being used by the Israeli armed forces.

"With the inauguration of the Heron TP, we are realizing the air force's dream," commented Brigadier General Amikam Norkin, who will command the drone's operating base. "The Heron TP is a technological and operational breakthrough."

For security reasons, Israel is not releasing the number of Heron TPs that will be in service, nor the missions they expect to fly.  Reports from the AP state that operations Iran are one of the main reasons for the upgraded Heron TP.

FMI: http://www.iai.co.il/34403-37204-en/Groups_Military_Aircraft_MALAT_Products_Heron_TP.aspx

Advertisement

More News

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.01.24): Say Altitude

Say Altitude Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft's specific altitude/flight level. When the aircraft is climbing or descending, the pilot should state the indicated altitude round>[...]

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.01.24)

Aero Linx: European Air Law Association (EALA) EALA was established in 1988 with the aim to promote the study of European air law and to provide an open forum for those with an int>[...]

Classic Aero-TV: Korean War Hero Twice Reborn

From 2023 (YouTube Version): The Life, Death, Life, Death, and Life of a Glorious Warbird In 1981, business-owner Jim Tobul and his father purchased a Chance-Vought F4U Corsair. Mo>[...]

Airborne 04.29.24: EAA B-25 Rides, Textron 2024, G700 Deliveries

Also: USCG Retires MH-65 Dolphins, Irish Aviation Authority, NATCA Warns FAA, Diamond DA42 AD This summer, history enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to experience World Wa>[...]

Airborne Affordable Flyers 05.02.24: Bobby Bailey, SPRG Report Cards, Skydive!

Also: WACO Kitchen Bails, French SportPlane Mfr to FL, Dynon-Advance Flight Systems, Innovation Preview Bobby Bailey, a bit of a fixture in sport aviation circles for his work with>[...]

blog comments powered by Disqus



Change Display

Headlines Only | Headlines w/ Teasers | View Everything

Advertisement

Top Videos

Airborne 05.03.24: Advanced Powerplant Solutions, PRA Runway Woes, Drone Racing

Airborne Affordable Flyers 05.02.24: Bobby Bailey, SPRG Report Cards, Skydive!

Airborne 05.01.24: WACO Kitchen, FAA Reauthorization, World Skydiving Day

See All

Advertisement

Podcasts

Advertisement

© 2007 - 2024 Web Development & Design by Pauli Systems, LC