IAI Heron vs RUAG Ranger
IAI Heron vs RUAG Ranger at a glance — top speed 207 vs 220 km/h, range 1,000 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 285 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Heron |
RUAG Ranger |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
RUAG |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
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| Year introduced |
2005 |
1999 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
40 units |
| Average unit price |
$9.5 million |
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| Wingspan |
16.6 m |
5.7 m |
| Height |
-- m |
1.1 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
4.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
207 km/h |
220 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
100 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,000 m |
4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg |
285 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 31 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the IAI Heron or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the IAI Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or RUAG Ranger?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RUAG Ranger's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or RUAG Ranger?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or RUAG Ranger?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the RUAG Ranger's 285 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or RUAG Ranger?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger entered service first in 1999, 6 years before the IAI Heron which entered service in 2005.
