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IAI Heron vs TAI Anka

IAI Heron vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 207 vs 217 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 1,700 kg.

IAI Heron military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Heron
TAI Anka military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Anka
Specifications
IAI Heron TAI Anka
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI TAI
First flight 1 January 1994 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2005 2017
Number produced N/A 102 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $30 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 17.5 m
Length 8.5 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or TAI Anka?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the TAI Anka's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the IAI Heron's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the IAI Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or TAI Anka?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 12 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.