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IAI Harpy vs ScanEagle

IAI Harpy vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 185 vs 148 km/h, range 200 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 135 vs 22 kg.

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Specifications
IAI Harpy ScanEagle
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Insitu
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1989 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $55 million $3 million
Wingspan 2.1 m 3.1 m
Length 2.7 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 200 km 100 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harpy is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harpy or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the ScanEagle at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or ScanEagle?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 16 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.