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Bird-Eye vs IAI Searcher

Bird-Eye vs IAI Searcher at a glance — range 150 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 30 vs 436 kg.

Specifications
Bird-Eye IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI IAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2009 1992
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wingspan 4.0 m 8.6 m
Length -- m 5.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 150 km 350 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 436 kg
Empty weight -- kg 76 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Bird-Eye or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Bird-Eye's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bird-Eye or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Bird-Eye's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bird-Eye or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the Bird-Eye's 30 kg.
Which entered service first, the Bird-Eye or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 17 years before the Bird-Eye which entered service in 2009.