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ASN-209 Silver Eagle vs RQ-7 Shadow

ASN-209 Silver Eagle vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 180 vs 200 km/h, range 200 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 320 vs 170 kg, built 12 vs 500 units.

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Specifications
ASN-209 Silver Eagle RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer ASN Technology AAI
First flight 1 June 2011 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2011 2002
Number produced 12 units 500 units
Average unit price $1 million $750K
Wingspan 7.5 m 3.9 m
Height 1.5 m -- m
Length 4.3 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 200 km 109 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 320 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the ASN-209 Silver Eagle's 180 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 320 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 9 years before the ASN-209 Silver Eagle which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 12 units of the ASN-209 Silver Eagle.