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IAI Heron vs MQ-8 Fire Scout

IAI Heron military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Heron
Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-8 Fire Scout
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Specifications
IAI Heron MQ-8 Fire Scout
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 2002
Year introduced 2005 2009
Number produced N/A 40 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $18 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 9.8 m
Length 8.5 m 7.3 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 200 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight -- kg 940 kg
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Overview

The IAI Heron and the MQ-8 Fire Scout are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 207 km/h for the IAI Heron vs 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The IAI Heron has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 200 km for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The IAI Heron operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the MQ-8 Fire Scout.

Unit cost is $9.5M for the IAI Heron vs $18M for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The IAI Heron first flew 8 years before the MQ-8 Fire Scout (1994 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the IAI Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 7.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the IAI Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 4 years before the MQ-8 Fire Scout which entered service in 2009.