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Eitan (Heron TP) vs Wing Loong II

Eitan (Heron TP) vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 407 vs 370 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 4,200 kg.

IAI Eitan (Heron TP) military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Eitan (Heron TP)
Chengdu Wing Loong II military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2004 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2010 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price $40 million $2 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 20.5 m
Length 14.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg 1,500 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Wing Loong II?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Wing Loong II?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Wing Loong II?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Wing Loong II?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Wing Loong II?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Wing Loong II?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Wing Loong II?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 8 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.