IAI Harop vs RQ-20 Puma

The IAI Harop and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and AeroVironment respectively. The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 5.0x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The IAI Harop operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $10M for the IAI Harop vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The IAI Harop first flew 2 years before the RQ-20 Puma (2005 vs 2007).

Israeli stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2005
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $10 million
American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $250K
Wingspan 3.0 m
Length 2.5 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h
Operational range 200 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Wingspan 2.8 m
Length 1.4 m
Maximum speed 83 km/h
Operational range 15 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harop or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 334 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harop has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harop is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 3 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.