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 The aircraft is a newer version of the IAI Heron.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
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 http://defense-update.com/products/e/eitan-
uav.htm

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