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BQM-167 Skeeter vs FlyEye

BQM-167 Skeeter vs FlyEye at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 120 km/h, built 37 vs 1,000 units.

Kratos BQM-167 Skeeter military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
BQM-167 Skeeter FlyEye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kratos WB Group
First flight 8 December 2004 14 June 2010
Year introduced 2008 2010
Number produced 37 units 1000 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wingspan 3.2 m 3.6 m
Height 1.2 m -- m
Length 6.1 m 1.8 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 120 km/h
Operational range -- km 80 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 930 kg -- kg
Empty weight 313 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 449 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FlyEye?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 980 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FlyEye?
The FlyEye has a longer range at 80 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FlyEye?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FlyEye?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FlyEye?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FlyEye?
The BQM-167 Skeeter entered service first in 2008, 2 years before the FlyEye which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BQM-167 Skeeter or FlyEye?
The FlyEye has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 37 units of the BQM-167 Skeeter.