Iai eitan
- 1. IAI Eitan
- 2. Contents Introduction About Eitan Features Specifications Performance Payloads & Data Links Operational Status References
- 3. Introduction The IAI Eitan, 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 The aircraft is a newer version of the IAI Heron.
- 5. 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.
- 7. 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
- 9. Specifications Crew: none Capacity: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) payload Max takeoff weight: 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
- 11. Performance Maximum speed: 370+ km/h ( mph) Range: 7,400+ km (4,600+ miles) Endurance: 70+ hours Service ceiling: 14,000+ m (45,000+ ft)
- 13. Payloads & Data Links Payloads EO/IR/LRF SAR MPR ELINT COMINT Data Links Line of Sight Satellite communication (SATCOM)
- 15. 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.
- 16. References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Eitan http://www.israeli- weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/uav/heron/heron.ht ml http://defense-update.com/products/e/eitan- uav.htm
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