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NCSIST Albatross vs RQ-7 Shadow

NCSIST Albatross vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — range 180 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 170 kg, built 32 vs 500 units.

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Specifications
NCSIST Albatross RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST AAI
First flight -- 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2014 2002
Number produced 32 units 500 units
Average unit price $2 million $750K
Wingspan 8.6 m 3.9 m
Length 5.3 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 180 km 109 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The NCSIST Albatross has a longer range at 180 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The NCSIST Albatross has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 317 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The NCSIST Albatross is longer at 5.3 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The NCSIST Albatross 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 NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 12 years before the NCSIST Albatross which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.