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IAI Heron vs S-100 Camcopter

IAI Heron vs S-100 Camcopter at a glance — top speed 207 vs 220 km/h, range 1,000 vs 180 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 200 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Heron
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Specifications
IAI Heron S-100 Camcopter
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Schiebel
First flight 1 January 1994 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2005 2010
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $9.5 million $9.5 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 3.4 m
Length 8.5 m 3.1 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 180 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 110 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter 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 S-100 Camcopter?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the IAI Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or S-100 Camcopter?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 5 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.