HERON TP
MALE UAV Unmanned Aerial System
OVERVIEW
The Heron TP system delivers a revolutionary MALE UAV capability, enabling comprehensive intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions. It provides long-range, enduring operational presence in all weather conditions, with cutting-edge automatic taxi-takeoff and landing systems (ATOL), satellite communication (SATCOM), and fully redundant avionics, ensuring maximum reliability and mission effectiveness for international clients across strategic operations.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Operational with the Israeli Air Force
- Multi mission/multi payload configurations
- Operation above commercial traffic (up to 45,000 ft.)
- All weather capability
- Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) range
- Triple redundant avionics
- Automatic Taxi-takeoff and Landing (ATOL)
- Certified to STANAG 4671
- Compatible with NATO standards
- Large internal volume for a variety of payloads
- Mission endurance above 30 hours
Values & Benefits
Operational within the Israeli Air Force, the Heron TP has a distinguished combat pedigree and is deployed in air forces such as Germany’s, while being tracked by other defence forces worldwide. Its multi-mission and multi-payload configurations allow it to meet diverse operational requirements, handling payloads exceeding 1000 kg (about 2204.62 lb).
The Heron TP supports simultaneous multiple missions and payloads, operates above commercial traffic at altitudes up to 45,000 feet (about 13.72 km), and maintains all-weather readiness. It meets STANAG 4671 standards for NATO interoperability, offers a spacious internal payload volume, and provides mission endurance exceeding 30 hours for prolonged operational scenarios.
The Heron TP’s Mission Operation and Intelligence Center (MOIC) and advanced Ground Control Station (GCS) improve real-time fleet operations through centralized command and control. This system processes massive amounts of data from online and offline sensors, enhancing mission flow efficiency while conserving manpower and resources, and ensuring reliable operation of the advanced unmanned aerial system.
Technical Details
- Technical Details Performance
- Max. Take-off Weight 5,670 kg Endurance > 30 h
- Max Payload Weight 2,700 kg Range BLOS > 1000 km
- Overall Length 14 m Altitude > 45,000 ft
- Wingspan 26 m Max speed 220 KTAS
- Powerplant 1,200 hp PT6 Turbo Prop
