Luna vs RQ-7 Shadow
Overview
The Luna and the RQ-7 Shadow are both Military Drones, manufactured by EMT and AAI Corporation respectively.
The RQ-7 Shadow reaches 200 km/h — 2.9x the Luna's 70 km/h. The Luna has an operational range of 65 km vs 109 km for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-7 Shadow operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 3,500 m for the Luna. At 170 kg MTOW, the RQ-7 Shadow is 4.2x the Luna's 40 kg.
| German unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle, introduced in 2000, used for close reconnaissance and transmitting live video data. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | EMT |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AAI Corporation |
| First flight | 1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $750K |
| Wingspan | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 65 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 40 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 109 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 86 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Luna's 70 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the Luna's 65 km.
Which can fly higher, the Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Luna's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the Luna's 40 kg.
Which is larger, the Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the Luna's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Luna entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.