Heron vs IAI Harpy
Overview
The Heron and the IAI Harpy are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and IAI respectively.
Top speed is 207 km/h for the Heron vs 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy. The Heron has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 200 km for the IAI Harpy. The Heron operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 1,270 kg MTOW, the Heron is 9.4x the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Unit cost is $9.5M for the Heron vs $55M for the IAI Harpy. The IAI Harpy first flew 5 years before the Heron (1989 vs 1994).
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Israeli loitering munition, developed in the late 1980s, designed for the suppression of enemy air defenses by attacking radar systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $55 million |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 28 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Heron or IAI Harpy?
The Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Heron or IAI Harpy?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the IAI Harpy's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Heron or IAI Harpy?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Heron or IAI Harpy?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the Heron or IAI Harpy?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Heron or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Heron or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 16 years before the Heron which entered service in 2005.