IAI Eitan
The IAI Eitan (איתן – "Steadfast"; export designation Heron TP) is an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft developed in Israel in the early 21st century by the Malat division of Israel Aerospace Industries. The aircraft is a newer version of the IAI Heron. Along with intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTR), Israeli IAI Eitan also capable of holding armed roles. There are conflicting reports on whether the exported Eitan's are unarmed or armed.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
- Category
- Reconnaissance
- Country of origin
- Israel
- Length
- 15 m
- Wingspan
- 26 m
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 220 kt
- Max speed
- 220 kt
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Service ceiling
- 46,000 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 11,905 lb
- Powerplant
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-67A
- Engines
- 1
- Length
- 45.9 ft
- Wingspan
- 85.3 ft
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.