MQ-20 Avenger vs ScanEagle
Overview
The MQ-20 Avenger and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Boeing Insitu respectively.
The MQ-20 Avenger reaches 740 km/h — 5.0x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The MQ-20 Avenger operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. At 8,255 kg MTOW, the MQ-20 Avenger is 375:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in 9 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle first flew 9 years before the MQ-20 Avenger (2000 vs 2009).
| American jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for stealthy reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 4 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 9 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,255 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 17 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 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-20 Avenger or ScanEagle?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 592 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or ScanEagle?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or ScanEagle?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or ScanEagle?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or ScanEagle?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.