Advanced Israeli UAV Unveiled
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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today revealed its new Super Heron heavy fuel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
The Super Heron features a heavy fuel 200 horsepower engine and an advanced propulsion system, which enhance the UAS’s capacity, rate of climb and performance. Super Heron’s air speed exceeds one hundred and fifty KTAS (knots true airspeed).
The Super Heron’s systems feature advanced avionics, triple redundancy, advanced computerized systems, enhanced processing capabilities, increased electrical power and standard interface architecture, allowing for the simple integration of new payloads. The system consists of multiple proven operational configurations for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition & reconnaissance missions, maritime patrol and other missions.
IAI’s Heron is in operational use with the Israel Air Force and with other users worldwide. The Heron family has accumulated 250,000 operational flight hours.
IHLS – Israel Homeland Security
Super Heron Heavy Fuel – Figures and Information
Performance
- Mission radius: line of site 250 km, beyond line of site –
- 1000 km (SATCOM)
- Endurance: 45 hours
- Flight ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Loiter speed: 60-80 KTAS
- Maximum speed: in excess of 150 KTAS
Technical Data
- Maximum takeoff weight: 1,450 kg
- Payload weight: up to 450 kg
- Wingspan: 17 m
Main features and capabilities
- Advanced propulsion system – Heavy fuel engine configuration, fuel injection – 200 hp
- Multiple proven operational configurations for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance, maritime patrol and other missions.
- Multi-sensor capabilities
- Proven safe dual automatic takeoff and landing system
- State-of-the-art avionics and communications and proven airspace integration
The UAV was presented at the international air show in Singapore.
