Heron vs S-100 Camcopter

Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2005
Number produced None units
Average unit price $9.5 million
Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Schiebel
First flight 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2010
Number produced None units
Average unit price $-- million
Wingspan 16.6 m
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 207 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Profile drawing of IAI Heron
Wingspan -- m
Length 3.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 220 km/h â—‰
Operational range 180 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 110 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The Heron entered service first in 2005, 5 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.