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IAI Scout vs IAI Searcher

IAI Scout vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 176 vs 200 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 436 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Scout
Specifications
IAI Scout IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI IAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1981 1992
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wingspan 5.0 m 8.6 m
Height 0.9 m -- m
Length 3.7 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range -- km 350 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 436 kg
Empty weight 96 kg 76 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the IAI Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Scout or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the IAI Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Scout or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the IAI Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Scout entered service first in 1981, 11 years before the IAI Searcher which entered service in 1992.