{
  "id": "asn-301",
  "name": "ASN-301",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Anti-radiation radar loitering munition unmanned aerial vehicle",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1994,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "TUR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "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.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "China; Company: INA",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 2.5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.41,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "1 x UEL AR731",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "37 hp (28 kW)",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 220,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_km",
      "v": 288,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 4570,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Endurance",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "4 hours",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Communication Maximum Range",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "200 km",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Radar Cross-Section",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "<0.5 sq m",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Cutlass",
      "text": "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",
      "src": [
        "weg-asn-301"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Harop/Harpy 2",
      "text": "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.",
      "src": [
        "weg-asn-301"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Harpy NG (new generation)",
      "text": "This is an upgraded variant that uses the Harop airframe. It was developed to counter newer air defense radar threats.",
      "src": [
        "weg-asn-301"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mini-Harpy",
      "text": "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.",
      "src": [
        "weg-asn-301"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Maritime Harop",
      "text": "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.",
      "src": [
        "weg-asn-301"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "ASN-301",
      "text": "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.",
      "src": [
        "weg-asn-301"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "uav",
  "image": {
    "file": "asn-301.jpg",
    "thumb": "asn-301-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "AllkNotAlyk",
    "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ASN-301_Armenia.png",
    "title": "File:ASN-301 Armenia.png"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/asn-301.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-asn-301": {
      "title": "ASN-301 Chinese Anti-Radiation Radar Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/ASN-301_Chinese_Anti-Radiation_Radar_Loitering_Munition_Unmanned_Aerial_Vehicle",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}