IAI Harpy vs RQ-7 Shadow
IAI Harpy vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 185 vs 200 km/h, range 200 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 135 vs 170 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Harpy |
RQ-7 Shadow |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
AAI |
| First flight |
1 January 1989 |
1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced |
1989 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
$55 million |
$750K |
| Wingspan |
2.1 m |
3.9 m |
| Length |
2.7 m |
3.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
185 km/h |
200 km/h |
| Operational range |
200 km |
109 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,572 m |
4,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
135 kg |
170 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
86 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 28 kW
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Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harpy or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or RQ-7 Shadow?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 13 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.
