ASN-301 Chinese Anti-Radiation Radar Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
ASN-301
Loitering Munition UAV
Other
Basic Information
Name
ASN-301 Chinese Anti-Radiation Radar Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
ASN-301
Alternate Designation
ASN-301
Equipment Type
Loitering Munition UAV
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1994
Description
The ASN-301 UAV seems to be a near-copy of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Harpy system that was purchased by China in the 1990s, according to foreign sources. The ASN-301uav is a delta-wing aircraft with a pusher propeller that looks virtually identical to the Harpy. It is designed to fly into hostile airspace and loiter until it detects a radar, at which point it homes in on the target and destroys it.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Rotary Engine (37 hp)
Max Speed
220.0 km/h
Range
288.0 km
Endurance
4.00 hrs
Wingspan
2.41 m
Variants
Cutlass
This variant of the Harpy was evaluated in 1999 with Raytheon for search-and-destroy missions and the ability to attack a wider range of targets. It would have been a sea-launched weapon employing advanced sensors from Raytheon
Harop/Harpy 2
This is a larger, upgraded variant. Designed as a fire-and-forget weapon, the Harop can fly more than 600 mi (1,000 km) to patrol a specific area and attack any hostile radars detected.
Harpy NG (new generation)
This is an upgraded variant that uses the Harop airframe. It was developed to counter newer air defense radar threats.
Mini-Harpy
This tactical loitering munition combines the operating characteristics of the Harpy and Harop. It can lock onto radar and other emitting threats via person-in-the-loop electro-optical guidance. Fully autonomous operation is available as an option. It can attack emitting and non-emitting targets.
Maritime Harop
This is a variant of the Harop optimized for operation from naval vessels, from patrol ships to frigates. It features a maritime-configured launcher and modified communications.
ASN-301
This is a Chinese copy of the Harpy. It has a delta wing and pusher propeller configuration that appears virtually identical to the Israeli system. According to the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corp. (CATIC), the ASN-301 targets radar frequencies in the 2-16 GHz range and has a radar search range of 16 mi (25 km). The system is said to be able to target up to eight preset radar targets.
System
Alternate Designation
ASN-301
Type
Anti-Radiation Radar Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
China; Company: INA
Dimensions
Length
2.50 m
Wingspan
2.41 m
Combat Weight
135 kg
Warhead Weight
18 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x UEL AR731
Engine Type
Rotary Engine
Engine Power
37 hp (28 kW)
Maximum Speed
220 kph
Maximum Range
288 km
Ceiling
4,570 m
Endurance
4 hours
Fire Control and Avionics
Communication Maximum Range
200 km
Radar Name
INA
Radar Distance
INA
Radar Cross-Section
<0.5 sq m
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.5 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
135 kg
Operators (2)
China
Turkey
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