Crécerelle vs Patroller
Overview
The Crécerelle and the Patroller are both Military Drones, manufactured by Sagem and Safran respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the Crécerelle vs 314 km/h for the Patroller. The Patroller operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 3,100 m for the Crécerelle.
| 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 | -- |
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Crécerelle or Patroller?
The Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Crécerelle's 240 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Crécerelle or Patroller?
The Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Crécerelle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Crécerelle or Patroller?
The Patroller 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 Patroller?
The Crécerelle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 120 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Crécerelle or Patroller?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Crécerelle's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Crécerelle or Patroller?
The Crécerelle entered service first in 1999, 24 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.