Crécerelle vs Harfang

Overview

The Crécerelle and the Harfang are both Military Drones, manufactured by Sagem and EADS respectively.

The Harfang operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 3,100 m for the Crécerelle. At 1,250 kg MTOW, the Harfang is 10:1 the Crécerelle's 120 kg.

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 --
Israeli-designed medium-altitude, long-endurance reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the late 2000s and operated by the French and Moroccan militaries.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer EADS
First flight 2 June 2003
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price --
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
Wingspan 16.6 m
Height -- m
Length 9.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg
Empty weight 657 kg
Total thrust 1 x 86 kW

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Crécerelle or Harfang?
The Crécerelle is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Harfang's 0 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Crécerelle or Harfang?
The Harfang has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Crécerelle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Crécerelle or Harfang?
The Harfang has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Crécerelle's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the Crécerelle or Harfang?
The Harfang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Crécerelle's 120 kg.
Which is larger, the Crécerelle or Harfang?
The Harfang is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Crécerelle's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Crécerelle or Harfang?
The Crécerelle entered service first in 1999, 9 years before the Harfang which entered service in 2008.