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Eitan (Heron TP) vs WJ-700

Eitan (Heron TP) vs WJ-700 at a glance — top speed 407 vs 700 km/h, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 3,800 kg.

Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) WJ-700
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI CASIC
First flight 1 January 2004 11 January 2021
Year introduced 2010 2024
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $40 million $40 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 22.0 m
Length 14.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km -- km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,800 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 407 km/h, a difference of 293 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 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 WJ-700?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the WJ-700's 3,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WJ-700?
Both the Eitan (Heron TP) and WJ-700 cost approximately $40 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WJ-700?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 14 years before the WJ-700 which entered service in 2024.