No. 2 UAV Squadron, Indian Navy
- No. 2 UAV Squadron, Indian Navy
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| No. 2 Squadron |
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| Information |
| Role |
Search and Surveillance |
| UAV Operated |
Heron, MKII UAV |
| Home Station |
Porbandar, Gujarat |
| History |
| Date Founded |
17 January 2011 |
| Badge |
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| Notable Battle Honours |
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The 2nd UAV squadron (INAS 343) Indian Navy is an Indian UAV squadron which has two Israeli-made Heron and two Searcher MKII UAVs. The Searcher is a third-generation UAV. Heron is the bigger version of Searcher MKII and has a wingspan of about 16 metres. The Searcher carries a modern and sophisticated electro optic camera and a communication intelligence payload. Heron is equipped with a maritime patrol radar. Both the UAVs have long endurance capabilities, can operate before and after sunset and beam real time live pictures of maritime targets. The Searcher MkII has a cruise speed of about 100 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 feet and an 18-hour endurance. The Heron can touch speeds of over 100 knots with a service ceiling of 30,000 feet and anendurance of 40 hours.
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