IAI Heron vs MQ-1 Predator
IAI Heron vs MQ-1 Predator at a glance — top speed 207 vs 217 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 1,020 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Heron |
MQ-1 Predator |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
3 July 1994 |
| Year introduced |
2005 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
360 units |
| Average unit price |
$9.5 million |
$4 million |
| Wingspan |
16.6 m |
14.8 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
8.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
207 km/h |
217 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
1,250 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,000 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg |
1,020 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
512 kg |
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Which is faster, the IAI Heron or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or MQ-1 Predator?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or MQ-1 Predator?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or MQ-1 Predator?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 8.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or MQ-1 Predator?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the MQ-1 Predator at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 10 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.
