MQ-9 Reaper vs Eitan (Heron TP)
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Drone |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 February 2001 |
| Year of introduction |
2007 |
| Number produced |
300 units
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| Average unit price |
$30 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 |
20.0 m
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| Length |
11.0 m
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| Maximum speed |
300 km/h
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| Operational range |
1,850 km
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| Service ceiling |
15,000 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
4,760 kg
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| Empty weight |
2,223 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.