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IAI Scout vs RUAG Ranger

IAI Scout vs RUAG Ranger at a glance — top speed 176 vs 220 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 285 kg.

IAI Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Scout
RUAG Ranger military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Specifications
IAI Scout RUAG Ranger
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI RUAG
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1981 1999
Number produced N/A 40 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.0 m 5.7 m
Height 0.9 m 1.1 m
Length 3.7 m 4.6 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range -- km 100 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 285 kg
Empty weight 96 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW 1 x 31 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the IAI Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Scout or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger has a longer range at 100 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or RUAG Ranger?
The IAI Scout has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 285 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Scout or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the IAI Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or RUAG Ranger?
The IAI Scout entered service first in 1981, 18 years before the RUAG Ranger which entered service in 1999.