Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced a new export-version of its long-range Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on 9 February, saying it will be displayed at the Aero India 2017 show taking place from 14-18 February in Bengaluru.
The Heron TP XP is identical to the Heron TP except that it has been re-engineered to limit its payload to 450 kg, rather than the 1,000 kg the Israeli Air Force's Heron TP can carry, according to Shaul Shahar, the general manager at IAI's Military Aircraft Group.
This change means that countries that are members of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) can purchase the Heron TP XP under Category II, which covers propulsion components and equipment, just as they can purchase the IAI's smaller Heron 1 UAV.
Source :- IHS Jane's 360
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