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IAI Heron vs Elbit Skylark

IAI Heron vs Elbit Skylark at a glance — top speed 207 vs 74 km/h, range 1,000 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 5 kg.

Specifications
IAI Heron Elbit Skylark
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Elbit
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 2005 2008
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $9.5 million --
Wingspan 16.6 m 2.4 m
Length 8.5 m 2.2 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 74 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 40 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Elbit Skylark?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Elbit Skylark?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Elbit Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Elbit Skylark?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Elbit Skylark's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Elbit Skylark?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Elbit Skylark?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Elbit Skylark's 2.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Elbit Skylark?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 3 years before the Elbit Skylark which entered service in 2008.