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IAI Heron vs ScanEagle

IAI Heron vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 207 vs 148 km/h, range 1,000 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 22 kg.

Specifications
IAI Heron ScanEagle
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Insitu
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2005 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $3 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 3.1 m
Length 8.5 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 100 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or ScanEagle?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or ScanEagle?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or ScanEagle?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or ScanEagle?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or ScanEagle?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or ScanEagle?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the ScanEagle at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or ScanEagle?
Both the IAI Heron and ScanEagle entered service in the same year: 2005.