GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs ScanEagle
Overview
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Hongdu and Boeing Insitu respectively.
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword reaches 1,000 km/h — 6.8x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle.
The ScanEagle first flew 13 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword (2000 vs 2013).
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| 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 | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,350 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 GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ScanEagle?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 852 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ScanEagle?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ScanEagle?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 16 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.