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Eitan (Heron TP) vs RQ-11 Raven

Eitan (Heron TP) vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 407 vs 95 km/h, range 7,400 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 2 kg.

IAI Eitan (Heron TP) military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Eitan (Heron TP)
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2004 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2010 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $40 million $170K
Wingspan 26.0 m 1.4 m
Length 14.0 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 10 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 312 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-11 Raven?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 7 years before the Eitan (Heron TP) which entered service in 2010.