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ASN-301

Anti-radiation radar loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 1994Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
ASN-301
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAnti-radiation radar loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicle
Date of introduction1994
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerChina; Company: INAMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Wingspan2.41 m8 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 x UEL AR731Med[1]
Thrust / power37 hp (28 kW)Med[1]
Speed220 km/h137 mph · 119 ktMed[1]
Range288 km179 mi · 156 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling4,570 m14,993 ftMed[1]
Endurance4 hoursMed[1]
Fire control
Communication Maximum Range200 kmMed[1]
Radar Cross-Section<0.5 sq mMed[1]
Variants
CutlassThis 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[1]
Harop/Harpy 2This 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.[1]
Harpy NG (new generation)This is an upgraded variant that uses the Harop airframe. It was developed to counter newer air defense radar threats.[1]
Mini-HarpyThis 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.[1]
Maritime HaropThis 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.[1]
ASN-301This 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.[1]
Summary

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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Sources
  1. ASN-301 Chinese Anti-Radiation Radar Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)