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IAI Heron vs Wulung

IAI Heron vs Wulung at a glance — top speed 207 vs 185 km/h, range 1,000 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 125 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Heron
Specifications
IAI Heron Wulung
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI PTDI
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 2005 2016
Number produced N/A 25 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $500K
Wingspan 16.6 m 6.4 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 8.5 m 4.4 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 150 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 1,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 125 kg
Empty weight -- kg 65 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 16 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Wulung?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Wulung's 185 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Wulung?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Wulung's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Wulung?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Wulung's 1,600 meters (5,249 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Wulung?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Wulung's 125 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Wulung?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Wulung's 4.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or Wulung?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Wulung at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Wulung?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 11 years before the Wulung which entered service in 2016.