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MQ-8 Fire Scout vs V-BAT

MQ-8 Fire Scout vs V-BAT at a glance — top speed 230 vs 90 km/h, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 73 kg.

Specifications
MQ-8 Fire Scout V-BAT
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Shield AI
First flight 1 January 2002 --
Year introduced 2009 --
Number produced 40 units N/A
Average unit price $18 million $1 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 2.9 m
Length 7.3 m 3.8 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 200 km -- km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 73 kg
Empty weight 940 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or V-BAT?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the V-BAT's 90 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or V-BAT?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the V-BAT's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or V-BAT?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the V-BAT's 73 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or V-BAT?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the V-BAT's 3.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or V-BAT?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the V-BAT at $1.0 million.