IAI Heron vs RQ-5 Hunter
IAI Heron vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 207 vs 170 km/h, range 1,000 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 885 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Heron |
RQ-5 Hunter |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
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| Year introduced |
2005 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
20 units |
| Average unit price |
$9.5 million |
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| Wingspan |
16.6 m |
10.6 m |
| Height |
-- m |
1.9 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
7.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
207 km/h |
170 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
125 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,000 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg |
885 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
2 x 42 kW
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Which is faster, the IAI Heron or RQ-5 Hunter?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or RQ-5 Hunter?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or RQ-5 Hunter?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or RQ-5 Hunter?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 885 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or RQ-5 Hunter?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 7.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 10 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.
