
02-23-2010, 07:23 PM
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New Israeli Drone Can Reach Iran
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Israel's air force on Sunday introduced a fleet of huge pilotless planes that can remain in the air for a full day and fly as far as the Persian Gulf, putting rival Iran within its range.
The Heron TP drones have a wingspan of 86 feet, making them the size of Boeing 737 passenger jets and the largest unmanned aircraft in Israel's military. The planes can fly at least 20 consecutive hours and are primarily used for surveillance and carrying diverse payloads.
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Israel believes Tehran is trying to develop nuclear weapons and has repeatedly hinted it could strike Iran if diplomatic efforts to curb the nuclear program fail.
"The announcement by Israel of the capability of Israeli drones is intended to make clear what could happen if the U.N. fails to act," said CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst Pamela Falk, "but neither Israel nor the U.S. believe that a preemptive strike against Iranian nuclear facilities is the preferred option."
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New Israeli Drone Can Reach Iran - CBS News
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