CL-289 vs Crécerelle

Overview

The CL-289 and the Crécerelle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and Sagem respectively.

The CL-289 reaches 740 km/h — 3.1x the Crécerelle's 240 km/h. The Crécerelle operates at altitudes up to 3,100 m compared to 3,000 m for the CL-289.

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 --
French reconnaissance UAV, developed in the 1990s, deployed in military operations including the Kosovo campaign.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Sagem
First flight --
Year introduced 1999
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 0.9 m
Height -- 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 3.3 m
Height 0.7 m
Length 2.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 3,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 120 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-289 or Crécerelle?
The CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Crécerelle's 240 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-289 or Crécerelle?
The CL-289 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the Crécerelle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-289 or Crécerelle?
The Crécerelle has a higher service ceiling at 3,100 meters (10,170 ft) compared to the CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or Crécerelle?
The CL-289 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 156 kg compared to the Crécerelle's 120 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or Crécerelle?
The CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the Crécerelle's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or Crécerelle?
The CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 9 years before the Crécerelle which entered service in 1999.