Eitan (Heron TP) vs MQ-9 Reaper
Eitan (Heron TP) vs MQ-9 Reaper at a glance — top speed 407 vs 300 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 4,760 kg.
Specifications
|
Eitan (Heron TP) |
MQ-9 Reaper |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 January 2004 |
1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced |
2010 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
$30 million |
| Wingspan |
26.0 m |
20.0 m |
| Length |
14.0 m |
11.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
407 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,400 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,500 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg |
4,760 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,650 kg |
2,223 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the MQ-9 Reaper at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 3 years before the Eitan (Heron TP) which entered service in 2010.
