IAI Heron vs Watchkeeper WK450
IAI Heron vs Watchkeeper WK450 at a glance — top speed 207 vs 143 km/h, range 1,000 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 485 kg.
Specifications
|
IAI Heron |
Watchkeeper WK450 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
Thales UK |
| First flight |
1 January 1994 |
14 April 2010 |
| Year introduced |
2005 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
54 units |
| Average unit price |
$9.5 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
16.6 m |
10.9 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
6.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
207 km/h |
143 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
150 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,000 m |
4,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg |
485 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
300 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Watchkeeper WK450?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Watchkeeper WK450?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Watchkeeper WK450?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Watchkeeper WK450?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 485 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Watchkeeper WK450?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Heron or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the IAI Heron at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Heron or Watchkeeper WK450?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 14 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 which entered service in 2019.
