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Canadair CL-289 vs ScanEagle

Canadair CL-289 vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 740 vs 148 km/h, range 60 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 156 vs 22 kg.

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Specifications
Canadair CL-289 ScanEagle
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Canadair Insitu
First flight 1 March 1964 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1990 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 0.9 m 3.1 m
Length 3.7 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 60 km 100 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 156 kg 22 kg
Empty weight 78 kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 57 kgf 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canadair CL-289 or ScanEagle?
The Canadair CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 592 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canadair CL-289 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Canadair CL-289's 60 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canadair CL-289 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Canadair CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canadair CL-289 or ScanEagle?
The Canadair CL-289 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 156 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Canadair CL-289 or ScanEagle?
The Canadair CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canadair CL-289 or ScanEagle?
The Canadair CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 15 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.