IAI Heron
The Heron is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle developed by the Malat division of Israel Aircraft Industries. It is capable of Medium Altitute, Long Range (MALE) operations of up to 30 hours' duration. It can carry an array of sensors, including infra-red and various radar systems.
Specifications (Heron)
General Characteristics
- Crew: none
- Length: 8.94 m (29 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 16.60 m (54 ft 5 in)
- Height: m ( ft in)
- Wing area: m² ( ft²)
- Empty: kg ( lb)
- Loaded: kg ( lb)
- Maximum takeoff: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb)
- Powerplant: 1x Rotax 914, 86 kW (115 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 207 km/h (130 mph)
- Range: 3,300 km (2,063 miles)
- Service ceiling: 10,000 m (32,800 ft)
- Rate of climb: m/min ( m/min)
- Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
- Power/Mass: kW/kg ( hp/lb)
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