CL-289 vs Phoenix
Overview
The CL-289 and the Phoenix are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and GEC-Marconi respectively.
The CL-289 reaches 740 km/h — 4.5x the Phoenix's 166 km/h. The CL-289 operates at altitudes up to 3,000 m compared to 2,800 m for the Phoenix.
The CL-289 first flew 22 years before the Phoenix (1964 vs 1986).
| Canadian unmanned surveillance drone, developed in the late 20th century, deployed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 1 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| British reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century, used for all-weather real-time surveillance and artillery spotting by the British Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | GEC-Marconi |
| First flight | 1 January 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.7 m |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 60 km |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 156 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 57 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 166 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 2,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-289 or Phoenix?
The CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Phoenix's 166 km/h, a difference of 574 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-289 or Phoenix?
The CL-289 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-289 or Phoenix?
The CL-289 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or Phoenix?
The Phoenix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175 kg compared to the CL-289's 156 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or Phoenix?
The CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or Phoenix?
The CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 9 years before the Phoenix which entered service in 1999.