IAI Eitan

Contents
Introduction
About Eitan
Features
Specifications
Performance
Payloads & Data Links
Operational Status
References

Introduction
The IAIEitan, also known as Heron TP, is a

reconnaissance Unmanned
aerial
vehicle (UAV)
developed in Israel by the Malat division of Israel
Aerospace Industries.
The aircraft is a newer version of the IAI Heron.

About Eitan
The MALE UAV, which is based on the original Heron

design, has a wingspan of just under 26m, length of 14m,

and the aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 4650kg
with a typical mission payload of 1000kg.
The UAV is powered by a 1,200hp Pratt & Whitney
Canada PT6A turboprop engine that powers a four-blade
propeller. The long wingspan and the extra power give the
UAV much better endurance, range and altitude than
Heron 1.
According to officials the Heron TP has an operational.
The UAV has a range of datalinks and is supported for
both line of sight and beyond line of sight
communications.

Features
Multi

mission platform with multiple operational

configurations
Large internal volume for a variety of payloads
Simultaneous and flexible operation of payloads
All weather capability
Operation above commercial traffic
Satellite communication for extended range (SATCOM)
Automatic Takeoff and Landing (ATOL) systems for
maximal safety
Triple, fully redundant, state-of-the-art avionics
Retractable landing gear
Safe, reliable and easy operation

Specifications
Crew: none
Capacity: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) payload
Maxtakeoffweight: 4,650 kg (10,250 lb)
Length: 13 m (43 ft in)
Wingspan: 26 m (86 ft in)
Powerplant: 1 Pratt & Whitney PT6A, 900 kW

(1,200 hp) each

Performance
Maximumspeed: 370+ km/h ( mph)
Range: 7,400+ km (4,600+ miles)
Endurance: 70+ hours
Serviceceiling: 14,000+ m (45,000+ ft)

Payloads & Data Links

Payloads
EO/IR/LRF
SAR
MPR
ELINT
COMINT
DataLinks
Line of Sight
Satellite communication (SATCOM)

Operational Status
One report stated that Israel deployed Eitans in its

alleged 2009 airstrike against an alleged Gaza-bound

Iranian arms convoy traveling through Sudan.
In February 2010 the Israeli Air Force unveiled its
new fleet of Eitans.
The first unit to operate the type,210 Squadron, was
inaugurated at Tel Nof in December 2010.
In January 2012, an Eitan drone crashed near Hafetz
Haim during tests of new payloads; no injuries were
reported.

References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Eitan
http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft

/uav/heron/heron.html
http://defense-update.com/products/e/eitan-uav.h
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