Eurodrone vs ScanEagle
The Eurodrone and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo and Boeing Insitu respectively. The Eurodrone reaches 500 km/h — 3.4x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The Eurodrone operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 591:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
| European medium-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system, developed in the early 21st century for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ground support missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eurodrone or ScanEagle?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 352 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or ScanEagle?
The Eurodrone has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or ScanEagle?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or ScanEagle?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 23 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.