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Eitan (Heron TP) vs RQ-170 Sentinel

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Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) RQ-170 Sentinel
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 2004 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2010 2007
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 20.0 m
Length 14.0 m 4.8 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 7,400 km -- km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg -- kg
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Overview

The Eitan (Heron TP) and the RQ-170 Sentinel are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Lockheed Martin respectively.

The RQ-170 Sentinel operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,500 m for the Eitan (Heron TP).

The Eitan (Heron TP) first flew 1 years before the RQ-170 Sentinel (2004 vs 2005).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 4.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 3 years before the Eitan (Heron TP) which entered service in 2010.