Eitan (Heron TP) vs MQ-1 Predator
Eitan (Heron TP) vs MQ-1 Predator at a glance — top speed 407 vs 217 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,020 kg.
Specifications
|
Eitan (Heron TP) |
MQ-1 Predator |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 January 2004 |
3 July 1994 |
| Year introduced |
2010 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
360 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
$4 million |
| Wingspan |
26.0 m |
14.8 m |
| Length |
14.0 m |
8.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
407 km/h |
217 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,400 km |
1,250 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,500 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg |
1,020 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,650 kg |
512 kg |
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Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-1 Predator?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-1 Predator?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-1 Predator?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-1 Predator?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-1 Predator?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 8.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-1 Predator?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the MQ-1 Predator at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 15 years before the Eitan (Heron TP) which entered service in 2010.
