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Canadair CL-289 vs RQ-7 Shadow

Canadair CL-289 vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 740 vs 200 km/h, range 60 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 156 vs 170 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
Canadair CL-289 RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Canadair AAI
First flight 1 March 1964 1 January 1991
Year introduced 1990 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan 0.9 m 3.9 m
Length 3.7 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 60 km 109 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 156 kg 170 kg
Empty weight 78 kg 86 kg
Total thrust 1 x 57 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Canadair CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the Canadair CL-289's 60 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Canadair CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the Canadair CL-289's 156 kg.
Which is larger, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Canadair CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Canadair CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 12 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.