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IAI Harpy vs IAI Searcher

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Specifications
IAI Harpy IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI IAI
First flight 1 January 1989 --
Year introduced 1989 1992
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $55 million --
Wingspan 2.1 m 8.6 m
Length 2.7 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 200 km 350 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 436 kg
Empty weight -- kg 76 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW 0
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Overview

The IAI Harpy and the IAI Searcher are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and IAI respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 200 km/h for the IAI Searcher. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 350 km for the IAI Searcher. The IAI Searcher operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 436 kg MTOW, the IAI Searcher is 3.2x the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher 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 IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the IAI Harpy's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 3 years before the IAI Searcher which entered service in 1992.