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IAI Scout vs GEC-Marconi Phoenix

IAI Scout vs GEC-Marconi Phoenix at a glance — top speed 176 vs 166 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 175 kg.

Specifications
IAI Scout GEC-Marconi Phoenix
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI GEC-Marconi
First flight -- 1 January 1986
Year introduced 1981 1999
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.0 m 5.6 m
Height 0.9 m -- m
Length 3.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 166 km/h
Service ceiling 4,600 m 2,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 175 kg
Empty weight 96 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The IAI Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 166 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The IAI Scout has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The IAI Scout entered service first in 1981, 18 years before the GEC-Marconi Phoenix which entered service in 1999.