IAI I-View

Israel Aerospace Industries · Israel · first flew 2002 · reconnaissance aircraft

The IAI I-View (also known as the Mini-I) is a small Israeli tactical UAV designed for battalion-level intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance as well as artillery fire correction. It bridges the gap between man-portable micro-UAVs and larger tactical systems.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	2.9 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Small tactical UAV for battalion-level artillery observation and ISR
High straight wing with boom-mounted tail
Launched from ground vehicle or pneumatic catapult

A small high-wing conventional UAV with a pusher or tractor engine, tail boom, and H-tail configuration, broadly typical of tactical UAVs in its size class.

Specifications

The IAI I-View has a length of 2.9 m (10 ft).
It has a wingspan of 3.96 m (13 ft).
Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).

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History

Developed by IAI's Malat division in the early 2000s, the I-View entered service with the Israel Defense Forces and has been exported to several countries. It can be launched from a catapult or by hand and recovered by parachute.

Variants

The I-View Mk.150 is a developed version with improved sensors and endurance; multiple payload configurations are offered.

Where you'll see it

In service with the IDF and exported to several undisclosed customers; used in multiple operational theatres by Israeli forces.

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