Heron vs Mastiff
Overview
The Heron and the Mastiff are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Tadiran respectively.
Top speed is 207 km/h for the Heron vs 185 km/h for the Mastiff. The Heron operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,480 m for the Mastiff. At 1,270 kg MTOW, the Heron is 9.2x the Mastiff's 138 kg.
The Mastiff first flew 21 years before the Heron (1973 vs 1994).
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Israeli battlefield unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for real-time military surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tadiran |
| First flight | 1 January 1973 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Length | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,480 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 138 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 72 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Heron or Mastiff?
The Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Mastiff's 185 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Heron or Mastiff?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mastiff's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Heron or Mastiff?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Mastiff's 4,480 meters (14,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Heron or Mastiff?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Mastiff's 138 kg.
Which is larger, the Heron or Mastiff?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Mastiff's 3.3 meters.