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IAI Harop vs IAI Harpy

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Specifications
IAI Harop IAI Harpy
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries IAI
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 1989
Year introduced 2005 1989
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $10 million $55 million
Wingspan 3.0 m 2.1 m
Length 2.5 m 2.7 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 200 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 135 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 28 kW
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Overview

The IAI Harop and the IAI Harpy are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and IAI respectively.

The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 2.3x the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 200 km for the IAI Harpy. The IAI Harop operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy.

Unit cost is $10M for the IAI Harop vs $55M for the IAI Harpy. The IAI Harpy first flew 16 years before the IAI Harop (1989 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harop or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the IAI Harop at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 16 years before the IAI Harop which entered service in 2005.