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FP-1 vs IAI Heron

FP-1 vs IAI Heron at a glance — range 1,600 vs 1,000 km.

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Specifications
FP-1 IAI Heron
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Fire Point IAI
First flight 1 January 2024 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2024 2005
Number produced 5000 units N/A
Average unit price $55K $9.5 million
Wingspan -- m 16.6 m
Length -- m 8.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 207 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,270 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FP-1 or IAI Heron?
The FP-1 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which is more expensive, the FP-1 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the FP-1 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the FP-1 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 19 years before the FP-1 which entered service in 2024.