Israel Unveils Heron TP - Drone Fleet Unmanned UAV Aircraft

Israel's air force on Sunday introduced a fleet of huge pilotless planes that can remain in the air for a full day and can fly as far as the Persian Gulf, putting Iran within its range.

The Heron TP drones have a wingspan of 86 feet, making them the size of Boeing 737 passenger jets and the largest unmanned aircraft in Israel's military. The planes can fly at least 20 consecutive hours and are primarily used for surveillance and carrying diverse payloads.

The unmanned plane resembles its predecessor, the Heron, but can fly higher, reaching an altitude of more than 40,000 feet, and remain in the air longer.

"With the inauguration of the Heron TP, we are realizing the air force's dream," said Brig. Gen. Amikam Norkin, commander of the base that will operate the drones. "The Heron TP is a technological and operational breakthrough."

Israel's military refused to say how large the new fleet is or whether the planes were designed for use against Iran, but stressed it was versatile and could adapt to new missions.

Israeli defense officials said the Heron TP could be a useful tool against Iran. It could provide surveillance, jam enemy communications and connect ground control.

The officials requested anonymity because they were discussing sensitive military technology.

Israel considers Iran a strategic threat because of its nuclear program, long-range missiles and repeated references by its leaders to the Jewish state's destruction.

Update: Israel apparently has 210 Heron TP Drones, reported, February 22, 2010.

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[alecbmw]

That is right , put more bombs on that Arab goatfuckers , next I will send $10,000 more to Israel. Fuck them all.

[topigaya]

@13expose13 When you admit you're anti-Semitic is impossible to take seriously what you say.

You better go study history instead of trying to rewrite it here with a cheap demagoguery.

You are a disgrace to the human race and you should contribute yourself to a anthropological research.

One last thing: I'm proud to be an Israeli and a Jew!

[13expose13]

@13expose13 ... So you then make yourself look even dumber by going on youtube and trying to spout your stories in broken english. Retard. - PS: "Classa" is fucking hilarious, I'm gonna use that.

[13expose13]

@topigaya Hahaha, illiterate? you can't even spell or put a sentence together properly. Obviously you're just some kike kid who's just had his bar mitzvah and got told a whole lot of zionist propaganda from his kike relatives. Then you went on the internet to see what everyone else thinks of your murderous state and you were surprised to see that others out there in the big wide world are actually informed and know about Israel's lies and murderous intent...

[topigaya]

@13expose13 You only prove all what i said, and you do my work very easy when i talk with one who has no classa !

only one with no classa like you talked like that about the the jews ! and every jew is more superior than you, Illiterate !

[13expose13]

@topigaya Anti Semitism is the point you dipshit. You do know that you are the brainwashed one right? Don't worry mate, everyone knows about zionist murder and zionist lies. We aren't suckers like you buddy.

[topigaya]

@13expose13 It's amusing me to talk to someone with I-Q less than 0 hahaha

"Jew Fuck" proves not only brainwashing and ignorance but also Stupidity and Above all Anti-Semitism !

[13expose13]

@topigaya Go spread your lies somewhere else you Jew fuck.

[topigaya]

@13expose13 The only thing that get worse is your brainwashing and your ignorance !

[topigaya]

@M3minusGrowth How stupid people can be ?