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Specifications
Forpost ScanEagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Insitu
First flight 1 January 1992 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1992 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 8.6 m 3.1 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 5.9 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 201 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 350 km 100 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 450 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 35 kW 1 x 1 kW
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Overview

The Forpost and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Insitu respectively.

Top speed is 201 km/h for the Forpost vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The Forpost has an operational range of 350 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The Forpost operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. At 450 kg MTOW, the Forpost is 20:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.

The Forpost first flew 8 years before the ScanEagle (1992 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Forpost or ScanEagle?
The Forpost is faster with a maximum speed of 201 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Forpost or ScanEagle?
The Forpost has a longer range at 350 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Forpost or ScanEagle?
The Forpost has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Forpost or ScanEagle?
The Forpost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 450 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Forpost or ScanEagle?
The Forpost is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Forpost or ScanEagle?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 13 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.