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A900 vs RQ-7 Shadow

A900 vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 100 vs 200 km/h, range 200 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 25 vs 170 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
A900 RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Alpha Unmanned Systems AAI
First flight -- 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2021 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price $300K $750K
Wingspan 2.1 m 3.9 m
Length 1.8 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 100 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 200 km 109 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 25 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A900 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the A900's 100 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A900 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The A900 has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the A900 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the A900's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the A900 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the A900's 25 kg.
Which is larger, the A900 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the A900's 1.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A900 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the A900 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the A900 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 19 years before the A900 which entered service in 2021.