New Israeli drone fleet 'capable of flying over Iran'

Israel’s air force has introduced a fleet of large unmanned planes that it says can fly as far as Iran.

New Israeli drone fleet 'capable of flying over Iran'

Israel’s air force has introduced a fleet of large unmanned planes that it says can fly as far as Iran.

Air force officials said the Heron TP drones have a wingspan of 86ft making them the size of passenger jets. They said the planes can fly 20 consecutive hours, and are primarily used for surveillance and carrying payloads.

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