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EMT Luna vs Watchkeeper WK450

EMT Luna vs Watchkeeper WK450 at a glance — top speed 70 vs 143 km/h, range 65 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 40 vs 485 kg.

Specifications
EMT Luna Watchkeeper WK450
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer EMT Thales UK
First flight -- 14 April 2010
Year introduced 2000 2019
Number produced N/A 54 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan 4.2 m 10.9 m
Length 2.4 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 70 km/h 143 km/h
Operational range 65 km 150 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 40 kg 485 kg
Empty weight -- kg 300 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMT Luna or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is faster with a maximum speed of 143 km/h compared to the EMT Luna's 70 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMT Luna or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a longer range at 150 km compared to the EMT Luna's 65 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMT Luna or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the EMT Luna's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMT Luna or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the EMT Luna's 40 kg.
Which is larger, the EMT Luna or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the EMT Luna's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMT Luna or Watchkeeper WK450?
The EMT Luna entered service first in 2000, 19 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 which entered service in 2019.