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Aerostar vs RQ-7 Shadow

Aerostar vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 203 vs 200 km/h, range 200 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 220 vs 170 kg.

Aeronautics Aerostar military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 AerostarFull specs
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🇺🇸 RQ-7 ShadowFull specs
Specifications
Aerostar RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics AAI
First flight -- 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2000 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price $2 million $750K
Wingspan 7.5 m 3.9 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.5 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 203 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 200 km 109 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 220 kg 170 kg
Empty weight 100 kg 86 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerostar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerostar is faster with a maximum speed of 203 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerostar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerostar has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerostar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerostar has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerostar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerostar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerostar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerostar is longer at 4.5 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aerostar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerostar is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Aerostar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Aerostar entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.