Archytas vs RQ-7 Shadow
Archytas vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 158 vs 200 km/h, range 200 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 190 vs 170 kg.
Specifications
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Archytas |
RQ-7 Shadow |
| Origin country |
🇬🇷 Greece |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Ucandrone |
AAI |
| First flight |
1 April 2024 |
1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced |
2024 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
$300K |
$750K |
| Wingspan |
6.4 m |
3.9 m |
| Length |
3.5 m |
3.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
158 km/h |
200 km/h |
| Operational range |
200 km |
109 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,229 m |
4,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
190 kg |
170 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
86 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 22 kW
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Which is faster, the Archytas or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Archytas's 158 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Archytas or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Archytas has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the Archytas or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Archytas has a higher service ceiling at 8,229 meters (26,998 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Archytas or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Archytas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the Archytas or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Archytas is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Archytas or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the Archytas at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Archytas or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 22 years before the Archytas which entered service in 2024.
