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EMT Luna vs RQ-7 Shadow

EMT Luna vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 70 vs 200 km/h, range 65 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 40 vs 170 kg.

AAI RQ-7 Shadow military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
EMT Luna RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer EMT AAI
First flight -- 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2000 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan 4.2 m 3.9 m
Length 2.4 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 70 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 65 km 109 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 40 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMT Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the EMT Luna's 70 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMT Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the EMT Luna's 65 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMT Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the EMT Luna's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMT Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the EMT Luna's 40 kg.
Which is larger, the EMT Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the EMT Luna's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMT Luna or RQ-7 Shadow?
The EMT Luna entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.