Heron Mk II Latest News
To enhance their unmanned capabilities in the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces have signed up for more satellite-linked Heron Mk II UAVs under emergency procurement, sources in the Israeli defence industry said recently.
About Heron Mk II
- It is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
- It was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Heron Mk II Features
- It has a length of 8.5 m, a wingspan of 16.6 m, and a payload capacity of 490 kg.
- It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 kg.
- It offers an endurance of 45 hours and a top speed of 150 knots.
- It can reach altitudes up to 35,000 ft and has an operating range of more than 1,000 km.
- It can carry long-range radars and observation sensors, such as electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) systems for detection and tracking of targets.
- The electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) systems will be installed on board to detect, analyse, geolocate, and gather electronic and communication radio signals for actionable intelligence at long-range stand-off distances.
- It is able to gather intelligence from tens of kilometers away without crossing borders.
Source: TH
Last updated on November, 2025
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