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Israel Aerospace Industries Heron
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General Atomics Aeronautical MQ-9 Reaper
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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 | 2001 |
| Status | In service | In production |
| Units built | — | — |
| Unit cost | — | US$ 32 million |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 8.50 m | 11.00 m |
| Wingspan | 16.60 m | 20.00 m |
| Height | — | 3.81 m |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | — | 2,223 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 1,150 kg | 4,760 kg |
| Max. payload | 250 kg | 1,701 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 207 km/h | 482 km/h |
| Cruise speed | — | 313 km/h |
| Range | — | 1,850 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m | 15,240 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 0 (remotely piloted) | 0 (2 remote) |
| Hardpoints | — | 7 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Rotax 914 | Honeywell TPE331-10 |
| Power (each) | 86 kW | 712 kW |
At a glance
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