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 |
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| 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.