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NCSIST Albatross vs IAI Searcher

NCSIST Albatross vs IAI Searcher at a glance — range 180 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 436 kg.

Specifications
NCSIST Albatross IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST IAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2014 1992
Number produced 32 units N/A
Average unit price $2 million $2.5 million
Wingspan 8.6 m 8.6 m
Length 5.3 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 180 km 350 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg 436 kg
Empty weight -- kg 76 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NCSIST Albatross or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher 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 IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the NCSIST Albatross at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 22 years before the NCSIST Albatross which entered service in 2014.