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Eitan (Heron TP) vs Sokol Altius

Eitan (Heron TP) vs Sokol Altius at a glance — top speed 407 vs 350 km/h, range 7,400 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 6,000 kg.

Specifications
Eitan (Heron TP) Sokol Altius
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI OKB Sokol
First flight 1 January 2004 20 August 2019
Year introduced 2010 2021
Number produced N/A 3 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 26.0 m 28.5 m
Length 14.0 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 407 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 6,000 kg
Empty weight 4,650 kg 6,000 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Sokol Altius?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the Sokol Altius's 350 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Sokol Altius?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Sokol Altius's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Sokol Altius?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Sokol Altius's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Sokol Altius?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 11 years before the Sokol Altius which entered service in 2021.