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IAI Harpy vs RQ-7 Shadow

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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 0
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Overview

The IAI Harpy and the RQ-7 Shadow are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AAI respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 109 km for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-7 Shadow operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy.

Unit cost is $55M for the IAI Harpy vs $0.75M for the RQ-7 Shadow. The IAI Harpy first flew 2 years before the RQ-7 Shadow (1989 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.