Heron TP Uncrewed Aircraft System Makes First Flight In Germany

Tony Osborne May 15, 2024
Credit: German Air Force
The German Air Force has undertaken a first flight of its Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) in German airspace. The first flight, which took place May 15, is part of a six-month flight trial that will see the turboprop-powered, 5.5-metric-ton UAS fly in unsegregated...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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