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Searcher MkII

UAV / Droneconfirmed

Searcher MkII

The IAI Searcher MkII is a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. It is capable of carrying various sensor payloads, including electro-optical/infrared cameras and synthetic aperture radar, for real-time data collection.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
OriginIsrael
ManufacturerIsrael Aerospace Industries
Introduced1998
StatusIn service
Speed200 km/h
Range300 km
Weight0.426 t

History

Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries in Israel and first introduced in 1998, the Searcher MkII has seen extensive operational use by various militaries worldwide.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Russia—confirmed
India—confirmed
South Korea2confirmed
Spain2confirmed

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