Harpy Israeli Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Harpy

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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Basic Information

Name

Harpy Israeli Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

Harpy

Alternate Designation

Harpy

Equipment Type

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Date of Introduction

1988

Description

The IAI Harpy is a loitering munition produced by Israel Aerospace Industries. The Harpy is designed to attack radar systems and is optimized for the suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) role. It carries a high explosive warhead. HARPY is a lethal UAV designed to detect, attack, and destroy radar emitters. Harpy is a "Fire-and-Forget" all-weather, day/night autonomous weapon system, launched from a ground vehicle behind the battle zone or from ship-based launchers. HARPY effectively suppresses hostile SAM and radar sites for a long duration, by detecting, attacking, and destroying radar targets with a very high hit accuracy. HARPY provides the most effective solution to the hostile radar problem, at the lowest price. HARPY is in production, is already operational with several nations' Air Forces, and is currently available.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Engine Rotary Engine (37 hp)

Max Speed 417.0 km/h

Range 500.0 km

Endurance 9.00 hrs

Wingspan 2.41 m

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 Harpy

Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries, Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel

Crew Unmanned

Dimensions

Length 2.10 m

Wingspan 2.41 m

Warhead Weight 18 kg

Takeoff Weight 114 kg

Automotive

Engine Name 1 x UEL AR731

Engine Type Rotary Engine

Engine Power 37 hp (28 kW)

Maximum Speed 417 kph

Maximum Range 500 km

Ceiling 4,570 m

Endurance 9 hours

Fire Control and Avionics

Communication Maximum Range 200 km

Radar Name INA

Radar Distance INA

Radar Cross-Section <0.5 sq m

Image Sources

Notes https://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/uav/harpy/HARPY.html; https://en.topwar.ru/163850-udarnyj-kompleks-s-barrazhirujuschimi-boepripasami-czjan-sjan-tajvan.html; https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/rpvsdronesuncrewed-aerial-vehicles/harpy-lethal-uav/overview/;

Details

Country of Origin Israel

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

2.1 m

Width

—

Height

—

Weight

114 kg

Operators (4)

China

Israel

South Korea

Turkey

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