Aarok vs Heron

French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drone
Manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard
First flight 1 January 2023
Year of introduction --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drone
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 1 January 1994
Year of introduction 2005
Number produced units
Average unit price $9.5 million
Wingspan 22.0 m
Length 14.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg
Empty weight 2,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW
Wingspan 16.6 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h
Operational range 350 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x None

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