Basic Information

Name

Mini Harpy Israeli Tactical Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

Mini-Harpy

Alternate Designation

Mini-Harpy

Equipment Type

Loitering Munition UAV

Manufacturer

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Date of Introduction

2005

Description

Mini-Harpy This tactical loitering munition combines the operating characteristics of the Harpy and Harop. It can lock onto radar and other emitting threats via person-in-the-loop electro-optical guidance. Fully autonomous operation is available as an option. It can attack emitting and non-emitting targets. Provides tactical forces with the ability to suppress the area of interest for long duration and to strike immediately emitting and non-emitting Targets. The ability to seek and to attack any target from any direction at any angle, gives the Mini HARPY significant advantage in any environment. In addition, long-range communication, long-endurance of loitering time and a deadly warhead enables it to deal with diverse targets in the modern warfare.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Engine Rotary Engine

Max Speed 370.0 km/h

Endurance 2.00 hrs

Variants

Cutlass This variant of the Harpy was evaluated in 1999 with Raytheon for search-and-destroy missions and the ability to attack a wider range of targets. It would have been a sea-launched weapon employing advanced sensors from Raytheon

Harop/Harpy 2 This is a larger, upgraded variant. Designed as a fire-and-forget weapon, the Harop can fly more than 600 mi (1,000 km) to patrol a specific area and attack any hostile radars detected.

Harpy NG (new generation) This is an upgraded variant that uses the Harop airframe. It was developed to counter newer air defense radar threats.

Mini-Harpy This tactical loitering munition combines the operating characteristics of the Harpy and Harop. It can lock onto radar and other emitting threats via person-in-the-loop electro-optical guidance. Fully autonomous operation is available as an option. It can attack emitting and non-emitting targets.

Maritime Harop This is a variant of the Harop optimized for operation from naval vessels, from patrol ships to frigates. It features a maritime-configured launcher and modified communications.

ASN-301 This is a Chinese copy of the Harpy. It has a delta wing and pusher propeller configuration that appears virtually identical to the Israeli system. According to the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corp. (CATIC), the ASN-301 targets radar frequencies in the 2-16 GHz range and has a radar search range of 16 mi (25 km). The system is said to be able to target up to eight preset radar targets.

System

Alternate Designation Mini-Harpy

Type Tactical Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel

Based Land and Sea Based

Performance *Dual EO/IR and Anti-radiation seeker; *Canister launched from ground or naval platforms; *Man in the loop (MITL) or Fully Autonomous operation as an option; *Battle Damage Assessment (BDA); *Mission Execution Even Under Adverse Weather Conditions; *Full range from shallow to vertical attack angles; *Abort and re-attack capability; *Suppression / Destruction Enemy Air Defense Missions; *Silent using electrical propulsion

Note The world’s only loitering munition with Dual EO/IR and Anti-Radiation seeker.

Dimensions

Length INA

Wingspan INA

Takeoff Weight 40 kg

Warhead Weight 8 kg

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type Rotary Engine

Engine Power INA

Operational Range up to 100 km

Operational Altitude 305 m to 1,520 m

Loitering Speed 102-157 kph

Maximum Speed 370 kph

Endurance 2 hours

Fire Control and Avionics

Communication Maximum Range 100 km

Radar Name INA

Radar Distance INA

Radar Cross-Section INA

Image Sources

Notes https://theaviationist.com/2022/01/07/iai-loitering-munitions/; https://procurementmag.com/articles/estonia-procures-drones-from-iai-in-historical-deal; https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2019/02/20/Israel-Aerospace-Industries-shows-off-loitering-missile-at-India-air-show/6731550685580/;