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Crécerelle vs RQ-7 Shadow

Crécerelle vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 240 vs 200 km/h, max takeoff weight 120 vs 170 kg.

Specifications
Crécerelle RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Sagem AAI
First flight -- 1 January 1991
Year introduced 1999 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan 3.3 m 3.9 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 2.4 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range -- km 109 km
Service ceiling 3,100 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 120 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Crécerelle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Crécerelle is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the Crécerelle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Crécerelle's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the Crécerelle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the Crécerelle's 120 kg.
Which is larger, the Crécerelle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the Crécerelle's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Crécerelle or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Crécerelle entered service first in 1999, 3 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.