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Israel's Heavy-Hauling UAVs
(Defense News) Barbara Opall-Rome - The Israel Air Force's Eitan (Steadfast) heavy-hauling, multimission UAV will soon become operational. Produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Eitan - known internationally as the Heron TP - made its operational debut last winter during Israel's anti-rocket assault on Gaza. The 4.5-ton aircraft, whose wingspan nearly matches a Boeing 737's, flies automatically in high-altitude safety for 60 hours at a stretch, carrying one ton of specialized gear and other equipment tailored to various missions.