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Aerostar vs IAI Heron

Aerostar vs IAI Heron at a glance — top speed 203 vs 207 km/h, range 200 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 220 vs 1,270 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Heron
Specifications
Aerostar IAI Heron
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics IAI
First flight -- 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2000 2005
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $9.5 million
Wingspan 7.5 m 16.6 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 203 km/h 207 km/h
Operational range 200 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 220 kg 1,270 kg
Empty weight 100 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerostar or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Aerostar's 203 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerostar or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Aerostar's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerostar or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Aerostar's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerostar or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Aerostar's 220 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerostar or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Aerostar's 4.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerostar or IAI Heron?
The Aerostar entered service first in 2000, 5 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.