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IAI Harpy vs RQ-20 Puma

IAI Harpy vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 185 vs 83 km/h, range 200 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 135 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
IAI Harpy RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 2007
Year introduced 1989 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $55 million $250K
Wingspan 2.1 m 2.8 m
Length 2.7 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 200 km 15 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harpy is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harpy has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harpy or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or RQ-20 Puma?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 19 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.