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Aerosonde vs ScanEagle

Aerosonde vs ScanEagle at a glance — range 150 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 22 kg.

Textron Aerosonde military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Aerosonde
Insitu ScanEagle military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Specifications
Aerosonde ScanEagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Textron Insitu
First flight 1 January 1998 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1998 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 2.9 m 3.1 m
Length -- m 1.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 150 km 100 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 13 kg 22 kg
Empty weight 8 kg 13 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerosonde or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the Aerosonde's 0 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or ScanEagle?
The Aerosonde has a longer range at 150 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Aerosonde's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the Aerosonde's 13 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerosonde or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the Aerosonde's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or ScanEagle?
The Aerosonde entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.