Heron Mk II

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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).

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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