DRONE CONSULT
HALEserialCombat Proven

Heron TP (Eitan)

by Israel Aerospace Industries

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2026-03-01
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Decision Summary
Category
hale
Manufacturer
Israel Aerospace Industries
Blue UAS
No

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Technical Specifications

MTOW5670 kg
Payload1000 kg
Endurance36 hours
Range7400 km
Ceiling13,716 m
Speed222 km/h
Wingspan26 m
Propulsionturboprop

General Information

First Flight2007
In Service Since2010
Rolemulti role
ClassClass III

The **Heron TP (Eitan)** is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial system (UAS) manufactured by **Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)**, primarily designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with capabilities for target acquisition and battle damage assessment. It features a 14 m length, 26 m wingspan, maximum takeoff weight of 5,400-5,670 kg, and 2,700 kg payload capacity, powered by a 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A turboprop engine enabling over 30 hours endurance, 14,000 m service ceiling, 407 km/h speed, and 7,400 km range. Key capabilities include multi-INT sensors (EO/IR, SAR, GMTI), autonomous takeoff/landing, anti-jamming systems, and operation in harsh weather.

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