Heron vs Scout
Overview
The Heron and the Scout are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and IAI respectively.
Top speed is 207 km/h for the Heron vs 176 km/h for the Scout. The Heron operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the Scout. At 1,270 kg MTOW, the Heron is 8.0x the Scout's 159 kg.
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Israeli reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 159 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 96 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 16 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Heron or Scout?
The Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Heron or Scout?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Heron or Scout?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Heron or Scout?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the Heron or Scout?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Heron or Scout?
The Scout entered service first in 1981, 24 years before the Heron which entered service in 2005.