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IAI Heron vs Nishant

IAI Heron vs Nishant at a glance — top speed 207 vs 216 km/h, range 1,000 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 380 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Heron
Specifications
IAI Heron Nishant
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI DRDO
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 1995
Year introduced 2005 1999
Number produced N/A 4 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $3.1 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 6.5 m
Length 8.5 m 4.6 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 216 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 100 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 380 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 41 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Nishant?
The Nishant is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Nishant?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Nishant's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Nishant?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Nishant's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Nishant?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Nishant's 380 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Nishant?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Nishant's 4.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or Nishant?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Nishant at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Nishant?
The Nishant entered service first in 1999, 6 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.