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IAI Heron vs Pegasus II

IAI Heron vs Pegasus II at a glance — top speed 207 vs 194 km/h, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 250 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Heron
Specifications
IAI Heron Pegasus II
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇬🇷 Greece
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI HAI
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 2005 2005
Number produced N/A 16 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $1 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 6.2 m
Length 8.5 m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 250 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 28 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Pegasus II?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Pegasus II's 194 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Pegasus II?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Pegasus II's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Pegasus II?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Pegasus II's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Pegasus II?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Pegasus II's 250 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Pegasus II?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Pegasus II's 4.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or Pegasus II?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Pegasus II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Pegasus II?
The Pegasus II entered service first in 2005, 0 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.