Scout vs RQ-5 Hunter
Overview
The Scout and the RQ-5 Hunter are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the Scout vs 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter. The RQ-5 Hunter operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,600 m for the Scout. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 5.6x the Scout's 159 kg.
| Israeli reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 159 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 96 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 16 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Scout entered service first in 1981, 14 years before the RQ-5 Hunter which entered service in 1995.