Falco vs Watchkeeper WK450
Overview
The Falco and the Watchkeeper WK450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Leonardo and Thales UK respectively.
Top speed is 216 km/h for the Falco vs 143 km/h for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Falco has an operational range of 200 km vs 150 km for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Falco operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,900 m for the Watchkeeper WK450.
The Falco first flew 7 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 (2003 vs 2010).
| Italian tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, designed for medium-altitude, medium-endurance intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| British unmanned aerial vehicle for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, developed in the early 21st century and used for battlefield intelligence and border patrol. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Thales UK |
| First flight | 14 April 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 54 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Length | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 216 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 420 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 48 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 143 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 485 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 300 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falco or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Falco is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falco or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Falco has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falco or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Falco has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falco or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the Falco's 420 kg.
Which is larger, the Falco or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Falco's 5.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falco or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Falco entered service first in 2007, 12 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 which entered service in 2019.