Eitan (Heron TP) vs RQ-4 Global Hawk
Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally. | |
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Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
Category | Military Drones |
Manufacturer | IAI |
First flight | 1 January 2004 |
Year introduced | 2010 |
Number produced | units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Drones |
Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
First flight | 28 February 1998 |
Year introduced | 2001 |
Number produced | 40 units |
Average unit price | $131 million |
Wingspan | 26.0 m ◉ |
Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 4,650 kg ◉ |
Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 575 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | 22,780 km |
Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 8,620 kg ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Eitan (Heron TP) by IAI.