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IAI Harpy vs MQ-1 Predator

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Specifications
IAI Harpy MQ-1 Predator
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI General Atomics
First flight 1 January 1989 3 July 1994
Year introduced 1989 1995
Number produced N/A 360 units
Average unit price $55 million $4 million
Wingspan 2.1 m 14.8 m
Length 2.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 200 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 1,020 kg
Empty weight -- kg 512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW 0
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Overview

The IAI Harpy and the MQ-1 Predator are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 217 km/h for the MQ-1 Predator. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 1,250 km for the MQ-1 Predator. The MQ-1 Predator operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 1,020 kg MTOW, the MQ-1 Predator is 7.6x the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.

Unit cost is $55M for the IAI Harpy vs $4M for the MQ-1 Predator. The IAI Harpy first flew 5 years before the MQ-1 Predator (1989 vs 1994).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the IAI Harpy's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harpy or MQ-1 Predator?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the MQ-1 Predator at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or MQ-1 Predator?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 6 years before the MQ-1 Predator which entered service in 1995.