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Eitan (Heron TP) vs IAI Heron

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Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) IAI Heron
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI IAI
First flight 1 January 2004 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2010 2005
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $9.5 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 16.6 m
Length 14.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 207 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,270 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg -- kg
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Overview

The Eitan (Heron TP) and the IAI Heron are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and IAI respectively.

Top speed is 407 km/h for the Eitan (Heron TP) vs 207 km/h for the IAI Heron. The Eitan (Heron TP) has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 1,000 km for the IAI Heron. The Eitan (Heron TP) operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 10,000 m for the IAI Heron. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the Eitan (Heron TP) is 4.5x the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.

The IAI Heron first flew 10 years before the Eitan (Heron TP) (1994 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or IAI Heron?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or IAI Heron?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or IAI Heron?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the IAI Heron's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or IAI Heron?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or IAI Heron?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the IAI Heron's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 5 years before the Eitan (Heron TP) which entered service in 2010.