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Aerostar vs ScanEagle

Aerostar vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 203 vs 148 km/h, range 200 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 220 vs 22 kg.

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Specifications
Aerostar ScanEagle
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics Insitu
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2000 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wingspan 7.5 m 3.1 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.5 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 203 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 200 km 100 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 220 kg 22 kg
Empty weight 100 kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerostar or ScanEagle?
The Aerostar is faster with a maximum speed of 203 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerostar or ScanEagle?
The Aerostar has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerostar or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Aerostar's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerostar or ScanEagle?
The Aerostar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerostar or ScanEagle?
The Aerostar is longer at 4.5 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aerostar or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Aerostar at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Aerostar or ScanEagle?
The Aerostar entered service first in 2000, 5 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.