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Israel: IAI announces use of heavy oil for its Heron drones

Tel Aviv, Israel - CEO Shahar explains reasons for it

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is going to begin to use heavy oil for its Heron UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The news has been announced by Shaul Shahar, Chief Executive Officer of IAI Malat division. The decision came after an experimentation phase using heavy oil in the smaller drones, such as Searcher. IAI will not adopt heavy oil immediately; a test period will be carried out in order...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1152912
Rome, Italy, 06/07/2013 15:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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