The Israeli air force is poised to receive its first Heron unmanned air vehicle systems acquired under a $50 million contract with Israel Aircraft Industries.

ISRAELI AF HERON UAV 200905

Dubbed Machatz 1, the Heron air vehicle can be configured to carry multiple sensors, including synthetic-aperture and maritime search radars and communications and electronic intelligence payloads.

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Source: Flight International