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EMT Luna vs ScanEagle

EMT Luna vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 70 vs 148 km/h, range 65 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 40 vs 22 kg.

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Specifications
EMT Luna ScanEagle
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer EMT Insitu
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2000 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 4.2 m 3.1 m
Length 2.4 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 70 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 65 km 100 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 40 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMT Luna or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the EMT Luna's 70 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMT Luna or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the EMT Luna's 65 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMT Luna or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the EMT Luna's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMT Luna or ScanEagle?
The EMT Luna has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the EMT Luna or ScanEagle?
The EMT Luna is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMT Luna or ScanEagle?
The EMT Luna entered service first in 2000, 5 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.