Heron vs TAI Anka
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2010, utilized for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 30 December 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number produced | 102 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 217 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Heron's 207 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Heron or TAI Anka?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the TAI Anka's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Heron's 1,270 kg.
Which is larger, the Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Heron's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Heron or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Heron or TAI Anka?
The Heron entered service first in 2005, 12 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.