Bayraktar TB2 vs Heron
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg |
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| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Heron?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Heron?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Heron?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Heron?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Heron?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Heron?
The Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Heron?
The Heron entered service first in 2005, 9 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.