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IAI Heron vs Korsar

IAI Heron vs Korsar at a glance — top speed 207 vs 150 km/h, range 1,000 vs 250 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 400 kg.

Specifications
IAI Heron Korsar
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Luch
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 2015
Year introduced 2005 2018
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $9.5 million --
Wingspan 16.6 m 6.5 m
Length 8.5 m 4.2 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 250 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 400 kg
Empty weight -- kg 200 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Korsar?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Korsar's 150 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Korsar?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Korsar's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Korsar?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Korsar's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Korsar?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Korsar's 400 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Korsar?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Korsar's 4.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Korsar?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the Korsar which entered service in 2018.