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Bird-Eye vs IAI Heron

Bird-Eye vs IAI Heron at a glance — range 150 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 30 vs 1,270 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI HeronFull specs
Specifications
Bird-Eye IAI Heron
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI IAI
First flight -- 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2009 2005
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $9.5 million
Wingspan 4.0 m 16.6 m
Length -- m 8.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 207 km/h
Operational range 150 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 1,270 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Bird-Eye or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Bird-Eye's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bird-Eye or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Bird-Eye's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bird-Eye or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Bird-Eye's 30 kg.
Which entered service first, the Bird-Eye or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 4 years before the Bird-Eye which entered service in 2009.