BQM-167 Skeeter vs Lakshya
Overview
The BQM-167 Skeeter and the Lakshya are both Military Drones, manufactured by Composite Engineering and DRDO respectively.
Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs 858 km/h for the Lakshya. The BQM-167 Skeeter operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the Lakshya.
The BQM-167 Skeeter has been produced in 37 units vs 23 for the Lakshya. Unit cost is $0.57M for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs $0.45M for the Lakshya. The Lakshya first flew 19 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter (1985 vs 2004).
| American subscale aerial target drone, developed in the early 2000s, used for weapon systems evaluation and training by the United States Air Force and international partners. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Composite Engineering |
| First flight | 8 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 37 units |
| Average unit price | $570K |
| Indian high-speed target drone system developed in the late 20th century, remotely piloted for aerial reconnaissance and live-fire training. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | DRDO |
| First flight | 1 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 23 units |
| Average unit price | $450K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 313 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 2.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 858 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 150 km |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 705 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 380 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Lakshya's 858 km/h, a difference of 242 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The Lakshya has a longer range at 150 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Lakshya's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the Lakshya's 705 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Lakshya's 2.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Lakshya at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The Lakshya entered service first in 2000, 8 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Lakshya?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has been produced in greater numbers with 37 units compared to 23 units of the Lakshya.