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Israel UVision Air
Hero-30
The smallest system in UVision's Hero family, a backpack-portable short-range loitering munition designed for dismounted tactical units requiring precise, low-collateral strikes in urban and close-quarters combat.
In service since 2015 · 3 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; publicly cited weight/range figures vary slightly by source
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Israeli export-licensed
Israeli MoD (DECA/SIBAT) licensing; active export programme.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 3 operators
In service since 2015. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 5 km |
|---|---|
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. | 0.3 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 4 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Fragmentation/anti-personnel warhead |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 13 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Electric motor |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | EO/IR camera with auto-tracker |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | Encrypted two-way LOS datalink |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 3 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public UVision Air and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the range of the UVision Air Hero-30? +
The UVision Air Hero-30 has a maximum range of 5 km.
How much does the UVision Air Hero-30 weigh? +
The UVision Air Hero-30 has a combat weight of 13 kg.
How many crew does the UVision Air Hero-30 require? +
The UVision Air Hero-30 requires a crew of 0.
What is the UVision Air Hero-30 used for? +
The UVision Air Hero-30 is a uav / drone typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the UVision Air Hero-30? +
The UVision Air Hero-30 is operated by 3 countries.
How much does the UVision Air Hero-30 cost? +
UVision Air Hero-30: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; publicly cited weight/range figures vary slightly by source. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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