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IAI Scout vs MQ-1 Predator

IAI Scout vs MQ-1 Predator at a glance — top speed 176 vs 217 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 1,020 kg.

IAI Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Scout
General Atomics MQ-1 Predator military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
Specifications
IAI Scout MQ-1 Predator
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI General Atomics
First flight -- 3 July 1994
Year introduced 1981 1995
Number produced N/A 360 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 5.0 m 14.8 m
Height 0.9 m -- m
Length 3.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 1,020 kg
Empty weight 96 kg 512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the IAI Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Scout or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the IAI Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Scout or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the IAI Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or MQ-1 Predator?
The IAI Scout entered service first in 1981, 14 years before the MQ-1 Predator which entered service in 1995.