MQ-1 Predator vs IAI Searcher
MQ-1 Predator vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 217 vs 200 km/h, range 1,250 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 1,020 vs 436 kg.
Specifications
|
MQ-1 Predator |
IAI Searcher |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
IAI |
| First flight |
3 July 1994 |
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| Year introduced |
1995 |
1992 |
| Number produced |
360 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$4 million |
$2.5 million |
| Wingspan |
14.8 m |
8.6 m |
| Length |
8.2 m |
5.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
217 km/h |
200 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,250 km |
350 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,020 kg |
436 kg |
| Empty weight |
512 kg |
76 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or IAI Searcher?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the IAI Searcher's 200 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or IAI Searcher?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the IAI Searcher's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or IAI Searcher?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the IAI Searcher's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or IAI Searcher?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the IAI Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or IAI Searcher?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the IAI Searcher's 5.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-1 Predator or IAI Searcher?
The MQ-1 Predator is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the IAI Searcher at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 3 years before the MQ-1 Predator which entered service in 1995.
