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IAI Heron vs Shahpar

IAI Heron vs Shahpar at a glance — top speed 207 vs 150 km/h, range 1,000 vs 250 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 480 kg.

Specifications
IAI Heron Shahpar
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI GIDS
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 2005 2013
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $9.5 million $1.5 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 6.6 m
Length 8.5 m 4.2 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 250 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 480 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Shahpar?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Shahpar's 150 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Shahpar?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Shahpar's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Shahpar?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Shahpar's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Shahpar?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Shahpar's 480 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Shahpar?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Shahpar's 4.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or Shahpar?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Shahpar at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Shahpar?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 8 years before the Shahpar which entered service in 2013.