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GNAT-750 vs IAI Heron

GNAT-750 vs IAI Heron at a glance — top speed 213 vs 207 km/h, range 2,000 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 517 vs 1,270 kg.

Specifications
GNAT-750 IAI Heron
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics IAI
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1993 2005
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $9.5 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 16.6 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 5.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 213 km/h 207 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg 1,270 kg
Empty weight 254 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GNAT-750 or IAI Heron?
The GNAT-750 is faster with a maximum speed of 213 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or IAI Heron?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the GNAT-750's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the GNAT-750's 517 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the GNAT-750's 5.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or IAI Heron?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 12 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.