Patroller vs Watchkeeper WK450
Overview
The Patroller and the Watchkeeper WK450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Safran and Thales UK respectively.
The Patroller reaches 314 km/h — 2.2x the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h. The Patroller has an operational range of 200 km vs 150 km for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Patroller operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,900 m for the Watchkeeper WK450.
The Patroller first flew 1 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 (2009 vs 2010).
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| British unmanned aerial vehicle for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, developed in the early 21st century and used for battlefield intelligence and border patrol. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Thales UK |
| First flight | 14 April 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 54 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 143 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 485 kg |
| Empty weight | 300 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Patroller has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 entered service first in 2019, 4 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.