IAF unveils massive ‘super-drone’: "The air force unveiled a new drone as wide as a Boeing 737 on Sunday, at the Tel Nof air base near Rehovot, marking a new stage in Israel’s long-range operational and intelligence capabilities.
The Israel Aerospace Industries-made Heron TP (dubbed “Eitan” by the air force) is one of the largest unmanned aerial vehicles in the world.
It can fly at medium-to-high altitudes for more than 20 hours, while carrying a variety of payloads and advanced equipment weighing hundreds of kilograms for thousands of kilometers.
The Heron TP is capable of reaching Iran.
Individual drones are already in service; the Heron TP was used over Gaza during Operation Cast Lead last winter.
The air force expects a squadron of Heron TPs to be formed this year.
Despite its mammoth proportions, its engine is quiet, so it can be used in covert operations."
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