IAI Harop vs Tu-143 Reys
The IAI Harop and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 2.3x the IAI Harop's 417 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the IAI Harop. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 35 years before the IAI Harop (1970 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 |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harop or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the IAI Harop's 417 km/h, a difference of 533 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the IAI Harop's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 29 years before the IAI Harop which entered service in 2005.