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IAI Eitan

UAV / Droneconfirmed

IAI Eitan

The IAI Eitan (איתן – "Steadfast"; export designation Heron TP) is an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft developed in Israel in the early 21st century by the Malat division of Israel Aerospace Industries. The aircraft is a newer version of the IAI Heron. Along with intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTR), Israeli IAI Eitan also capable of holding armed roles. There are conflicting reports on whether the exported Eitan's are unarmed or armed.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
ManufacturerIAI
Introduced2004
StatusIn service
Speed407 km/h
Range7,400 km
Ceiling14,000 m

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Israel—confirmed
Germany5confirmed

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