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Eitan (Heron TP) vs TAI Aksungur

Eitan (Heron TP) vs TAI Aksungur at a glance — top speed 407 vs 250 km/h, range 7,400 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 3,300 kg.

Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI TAI
First flight 1 January 2004 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2010 2021
Number produced N/A 12 units
Average unit price $40 million $17.5 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 14.0 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or TAI Aksungur?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or TAI Aksungur?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the TAI Aksungur's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or TAI Aksungur?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the TAI Aksungur's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or TAI Aksungur?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or TAI Aksungur?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the TAI Aksungur's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or TAI Aksungur?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the TAI Aksungur at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or TAI Aksungur?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 11 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.