MQ-8 Fire Scout vs S-100 Camcopter

US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2002
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 40 units
Average unit price $18 million
Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Schiebel
First flight 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2010
Number produced None units
Average unit price $-- million
Wingspan 9.8 m
Length 7.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 230 km/h â—‰
Operational range 200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Profile drawing of Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout
Wingspan -- m
Length 3.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 220 km/h â—‰
Operational range 180 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 110 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 220 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 1 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.