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IAI Scout vs RQ-5 Hunter

IAI Scout vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 176 vs 170 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 885 kg.

IAI Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Scout
Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
IAI Scout RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Northrop Grumman
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1981 1995
Number produced N/A 20 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.0 m 10.6 m
Height 0.9 m 1.9 m
Length 3.7 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range -- km 125 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 885 kg
Empty weight 96 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The IAI 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 IAI Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the IAI Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the IAI Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or RQ-5 Hunter?
The IAI Scout entered service first in 1981, 14 years before the RQ-5 Hunter which entered service in 1995.