Heron vs Tu-143 Reys
The Heron and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 4.6x the Heron's 207 km/h. The Heron has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Heron operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 24 years before the Heron (1970 vs 1994).
| 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 | N/A |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Heron or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 743 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Heron or Tu-143 Reys?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Heron or Tu-143 Reys?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Heron or Tu-143 Reys?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the Heron or Tu-143 Reys?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Heron or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 29 years before the Heron which entered service in 2005.