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Israel Aerospace Industries Heron
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General Atomics Aeronautical MQ-1 Predator
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries | General Atomics Aeronautical |
| Type | Drones (UAV) | Drones (UAV) |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1994 | 1994 |
| Status | In service | Retired |
| Units built | — | 360 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 8.50 m | 8.22 m |
| Wingspan | 16.60 m | 14.80 m |
| Height | — | 2.10 m |
| Wing area | — | 11.5 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | — | 512 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 1,150 kg | 1,020 kg |
| Max. payload | 250 kg | 204 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 207 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Cruise speed | — | 135 km/h |
| Range | — | 1,100 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m | 7,620 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 0 (remotely piloted) | 0 (pilot and sensor operator on the ground) |
| Hardpoints | — | 2 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Rotax 914 | Rotax 914F |
| Power (each) | 86 kW | 86 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.