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IAI Heron vs RQ-11 Raven

IAI Heron vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 207 vs 95 km/h, range 1,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 2 kg.

IAI Heron military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Heron
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
IAI Heron RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2005 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $170K
Wingspan 16.6 m 1.4 m
Length 8.5 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 2 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.