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Korsar vs RQ-7 Shadow

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Specifications
Korsar RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Luch AAI
First flight 1 January 2015 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2018 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan 6.5 m 3.9 m
Length 4.2 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 250 km 109 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 400 kg 170 kg
Empty weight 200 kg 86 kg
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Overview

The Korsar and the RQ-7 Shadow are both Military Drones, manufactured by Luch and AAI respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Korsar vs 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow. The Korsar has an operational range of 250 km vs 109 km for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-7 Shadow operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 2,000 m for the Korsar. At 400 kg MTOW, the Korsar is 2.4x the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.

The RQ-7 Shadow first flew 24 years before the Korsar (1991 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Korsar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Korsar's 150 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Korsar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Korsar has a longer range at 250 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the Korsar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Korsar's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Korsar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Korsar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 400 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the Korsar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Korsar is longer at 4.2 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Korsar or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 16 years before the Korsar which entered service in 2018.