IAI Heron vs RQ-101 Night Intruder
IAI Heron vs RQ-101 Night Intruder at a glance — top speed 207 vs 185 km/h, range 1,000 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 290 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Heron |
RQ-101 Night Intruder |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
Korean Air |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
-- |
| Year introduced |
2005 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$9.5 million |
$2 million |
| Wingspan |
16.6 m |
6.4 m |
| Height |
-- m |
1.5 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
4.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
207 km/h |
185 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
200 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,000 m |
4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg |
290 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 39 kW
|
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Which is faster, the IAI Heron or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 185 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 290 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder entered service first in 2002, 3 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.
