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IAI Heron vs Wing Loong II

IAI Heron vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 207 vs 370 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 4,200 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI HeronFull specs
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🇨🇳 Wing Loong IIFull specs
Specifications
IAI Heron Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Chengdu
First flight 1 January 1994 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2005 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $2 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 20.5 m
Length 8.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Wing Loong II?
Both the IAI Heron and Wing Loong II have a range of 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Wing Loong II?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the IAI Heron's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or Wing Loong II?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Wing Loong II?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.