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IAI Heron vs IAI Scout

IAI Heron vs IAI Scout at a glance — top speed 207 vs 176 km/h, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 159 kg.

IAI Heron military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Heron
IAI Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Scout
Specifications
IAI Heron IAI Scout
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI IAI
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 2005 1981
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $9.5 million --
Wingspan 16.6 m 5.0 m
Height -- m 0.9 m
Length 8.5 m 3.7 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 176 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 159 kg
Empty weight -- kg 96 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 16 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or IAI Scout?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the IAI Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or IAI Scout?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or IAI Scout?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the IAI Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or IAI Scout?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or IAI Scout?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the IAI Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or IAI Scout?
The IAI Scout entered service first in 1981, 24 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.