IAI Harop vs ScanEagle
The IAI Harop and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing Insitu respectively. The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 2.8x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 4,600 m for the IAI Harop. Unit cost is $10M for the IAI Harop vs $3M for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle first flew 5 years before the IAI Harop (2000 vs 2005).
| 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 unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| 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 |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg |
| Empty weight | 13 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harop or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harop has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the IAI Harop's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harop is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the ScanEagle at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 0 years before the IAI Harop which entered service in 2005.