Heron vs MQ-8 Fire Scout
| 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 | units |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 110 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg â—‰ |