IAI Heron vs MQ-9 Reaper
IAI Heron vs MQ-9 Reaper at a glance — top speed 207 vs 300 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 4,760 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Heron |
MQ-9 Reaper |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced |
2005 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$9.5 million |
$30 million |
| Wingspan |
16.6 m |
20.0 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
11.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
207 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,000 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg |
4,760 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
2,223 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the IAI Heron or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the IAI Heron's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the IAI Heron's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the IAI Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or MQ-9 Reaper?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 2 years before the MQ-9 Reaper which entered service in 2007.
