MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs ScanEagle
Overview
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Boeing Insitu respectively.
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle reaches 309 km/h — 2.1x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has an operational range of 370 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. At 1,633 kg MTOW, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle is 74:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has been produced in 204 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle first flew 4 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle (2000 vs 2004).
| American medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 21st century and primarily utilized by the United States Army for reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 370 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,633 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,318 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 123 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ScanEagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ScanEagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ScanEagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ScanEagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ScanEagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 4 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.