IAI Heron vs MQ-4 Triton
IAI Heron vs MQ-4 Triton at a glance — top speed 207 vs 610 km/h, range 1,000 vs 15,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 14,628 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Heron |
MQ-4 Triton |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced |
2005 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
30 units |
| Average unit price |
$9.5 million |
$180 million |
| Wingspan |
16.6 m |
39.9 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
14.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
207 km/h |
610 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
15,200 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,000 m |
16,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg |
14,628 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
6,781 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the IAI Heron or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the IAI Heron's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the IAI Heron's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the IAI Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or MQ-4 Triton?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2018.
