IAI Harpy vs ScanEagle
Overview
The IAI Harpy and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 135 kg MTOW, the IAI Harpy is 6.1x the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Unit cost is $55M for the IAI Harpy vs $3M for the ScanEagle. The IAI Harpy first flew 11 years before the ScanEagle (1989 vs 2000).
| 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 unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| 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 | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg |
| Total thrust | 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.