IAI Harpy vs RQ-20 Puma
Overview
The IAI Harpy and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively.
The IAI Harpy reaches 185 km/h — 2.2x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The IAI Harpy operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 135 kg MTOW, the IAI Harpy is 22:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Unit cost is $55M for the IAI Harpy vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The IAI Harpy first flew 18 years before the RQ-20 Puma (1989 vs 2007).
| 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 |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 28 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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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.