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Eitan (Heron TP) vs KUS-FS

Eitan (Heron TP) vs KUS-FS at a glance — top speed 407 vs 360 km/h, range 7,400 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 5,750 kg.

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Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) KUS-FS
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Korean Air
First flight 1 January 2004 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2010 2025
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $40 million --
Wingspan 26.0 m 25.0 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 14.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 500 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,750 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 890 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or KUS-FS?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the KUS-FS's 360 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or KUS-FS?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the KUS-FS's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or KUS-FS?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the KUS-FS's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or KUS-FS?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 15 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.