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IAI Heron vs RQ-7 Shadow

IAI Heron vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 207 vs 200 km/h, range 1,000 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 170 kg.

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Specifications
IAI Heron RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AAI
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2005 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $750K
Wingspan 16.6 m 3.9 m
Length 8.5 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 109 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 3 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.