IAI Scout
The IAI Scout (known in Israel under its Hebrew name זהבן - "Oriole") is a reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle developed in Israel in the 1970s by Israel Aircraft Industries as a competitor to the Tadiran Mastiff. The project was led by Charley Attali, David Harari, and Michael Shefer who were all awarded the 1981 Israel Defense Prize.
| Scout | |
|---|---|
| Scout (foreground) at the Israeli Air Force Museum | |
| Role | Reconnaissance UAV |
| National origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aircraft Industries |
| Primary users | Israeli Air Force Israeli Army Republic of Singapore Air Force |
During the 1970s, the Israeli military was becoming increasingly interested in battlefield UAVs, and in response IAI management finally decided that they were interested in the concept as well. The Scout had a similar configuration as the Mastiff, with a pusher propeller and a twin-boom tail.
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