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FlyEye vs RQ-7 Shadow

FlyEye vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 120 vs 200 km/h, range 80 vs 109 km, built 1,000 vs 500 units.

Specifications
FlyEye RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group AAI
First flight 14 June 2010 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2010 2002
Number produced 1000 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 1.8 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 80 km 109 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 8 years before the FlyEye which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FlyEye or RQ-7 Shadow?
The FlyEye has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 500 units of the RQ-7 Shadow.