Heron vs Eitan (Heron TP)
Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. |
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Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel
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Category |
Military Drone |
Manufacturer |
IAI |
First flight |
1 January 1994 |
Year of introduction |
2005 |
Number produced |
units
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Average unit price |
$9.5 million
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Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally. |
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Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel
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Category |
Military Drone |
Manufacturer |
IAI |
First flight |
1 January 2004 |
Year of introduction |
2010 |
Number produced |
units
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Average unit price |
$-- million
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Wingspan |
16.6 m
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Length |
8.5 m
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Maximum speed |
207 km/h
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Operational range |
350 km
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Service ceiling |
10,000 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
1,270 kg
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Empty weight |
-- kg
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Wingspan |
26.0 m
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Length |
14.0 m
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Maximum speed |
370 km/h
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Operational range |
-- km
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Service ceiling |
12,500 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg
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Empty weight |
4,650 kg
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Photo of Eitan (Heron TP) by IAI.