Aerosonde vs RQ-7 Shadow
Aerosonde vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — range 150 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 170 kg.
Specifications
|
Aerosonde |
RQ-7 Shadow |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Textron |
AAI |
| First flight |
1 January 1998 |
1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced |
1998 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$750K |
| Wingspan |
2.9 m |
3.9 m |
| Length |
-- m |
3.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
200 km/h |
| Operational range |
150 km |
109 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
4,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
13 kg |
170 kg |
| Empty weight |
8 kg |
86 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Aerosonde or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Aerosonde's 0 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerosonde has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Aerosonde's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the Aerosonde's 13 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerosonde or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the Aerosonde's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerosonde entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.
