OVERVIEW: The HAROP loitering munition (LM) is an unmanned, surface-launched, subsonic, disposable UCAV/munition with both a FLIR/color CCD and anti-radiation seeker.  It is optimized for SEAD missions.  It carries a 23 kg HE warhead. 

DETAILS:  The HAROP is a small radar-signature LM, designed to target enemy air-defense systems in a first line of attack, as well as providing a persistent threat/quick reaction capability against enemy targets.

The HAROP LMs is launched from a ground-based launcher and controlled via a two-way data link which provides full man-in-the-loop operation.  Alternatively, the HAROP can also attack use its anti-radar homing system to conduct autonomous attacks.  The HAROP LMs are programmed before launch by the ground control station (GCS) to autonomously fly to a pre-defined “Holding Area” to loiter. A master control station (MCS) can control multiple HAROP LMs in the holding area, selecting individual LMs for target search and attack. Once selected for a mission, the MCS directs the selected HAROP to the target area, using the video image for target selection and attack. The HAROP tracks the target conducting a terminal dive onto the target and destroying it with an impact-fuzed warhead. When under human control, the attack can be aborted, and the operator can re-attack with the same LM. If a target is not engaged, the drone will return and land itself back at base.  The HAROP's FLIR system also allows it to be used to conduct surveillance and BDA.


Specifications:
 
Weight: 		  135 kg 
Length: 		  2.5 m 
Wingspan: 		  3.0 m 
Speed:			  5000 knts
Range:			  4-550nm
Endurance:		  6+ hours
Accuracy:		  <1.0m CEP
RCS                       <0.5m2

NOTES: IOC: 2005. The Harop missiles can be launched from various transportable platforms including sea and ground based canisters or air launched.  Used by Azerbaijan; China; India; Israel; Kazakhstan; South Korea; Turkey; Uzbekistan

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