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IAI Heron vs Orbiter

IAI Heron vs Orbiter at a glance — top speed 207 vs 130 km/h, range 1,000 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 28 kg.

Specifications
IAI Heron Orbiter
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Aeronautics
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 2005 --
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $9.5 million $500K
Wingspan 16.6 m 4.2 m
Length 8.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 100 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 28 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Orbiter?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Orbiter's 130 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Orbiter?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Orbiter's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Orbiter?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Orbiter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Orbiter?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Orbiter's 28 kg.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or Orbiter?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Orbiter at $0.5 million.