Eitan (Heron TP) vs RQ-4 Global Hawk
| Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 28 February 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $131 million |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,650 kg â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 575 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 22,780 km |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,620 kg â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Eitan (Heron TP) by IAI.