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

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.