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Eitan (Heron TP) vs MQ-4 Triton

Eitan (Heron TP) vs MQ-4 Triton at a glance — top speed 407 vs 610 km/h, range 7,400 vs 15,200 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 14,628 kg.

Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) MQ-4 Triton
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2004 22 May 2013
Year introduced 2010 2018
Number produced N/A 30 units
Average unit price -- $180 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 39.9 m
Length 14.0 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 610 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 15,200 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg 6,781 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 407 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 14.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-4 Triton?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 8 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2018.