Eitan (Heron TP) vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Eitan (Heron TP) vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — top speed 407 vs 750 km/h, range 7,400 vs 7,000 km.
Specifications
|
Eitan (Heron TP) |
WZ-7 Soaring Dragon |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
Guizhou |
| First flight |
1 January 2004 |
-- |
| Year introduced |
2010 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
20 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
26.0 m |
24.9 m |
| Height |
-- m |
5.4 m |
| Length |
14.0 m |
14.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
407 km/h |
750 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,400 km |
7,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,500 m |
18,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
4,650 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 43 kN
|
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Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 407 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 7,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 8 years before the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon which entered service in 2018.
