Israel Aerospace Industries Harpy UAV

IAI's Harpy is an Unmanned Aerial System first operationalised in 1989 that has since undergone significant development. The New Generation (NG) Harpy is specifically designed to target and destroy radar targets in kamikaze-style attacks. The Mini Harpy is a smaller version of the same system, designed to attack "fast moving targets".

Basic Weapon Facts

I. Background

1. Manufacturer: Israel Aerospace Industries
2. Suppliers: Unknown
3. Country of origin: Israel
4. Developmental stage: Operational
5. System version: New Generation (NG)
6. System type: Unknown

II. General Specifications

1. System dimensions: Approximately 2 by 2 meters
2. Weight: Unknown
3. Max payload: 16 kg
4. Max operating time: 9 hours
5. Max operating Distance/Reach: 1000 km
6. Max speed: Average 120 km/h, max 400 km/h

III. Autonomy

Autonomous Targeting capabilities: The Harpy NG was presented as a "fire and forget" autonomous weapon that "detects, attacks, and destroys enemy radar emitters". IAI lists the Harpy as "fully autonomous".

Sources

1. Manufacturer websites:
   • https://www.iai.co.il/p/harpy
   • https://www.iai.co.il/sites/default/files/2023-06/HARPY%20Brochure.pdf
   • https://web.archive.org/web/20180726071348/https://www.iai.co.il/2013/36694-16153-en/IAI.aspx
2. News reports:
   • Dimse: Harpy Harop
   • Defense Update: Loitering Weapons
   • Odin Tradoc Army: Description
   • ICRC: Loitering Munitions Legally Binding Rules Autonomy Weapon Systems