Safran Patroller vs Watchkeeper WK450
Safran Patroller vs Watchkeeper WK450 at a glance — top speed 314 vs 143 km/h, range 200 vs 150 km.
Specifications
|
Safran Patroller |
Watchkeeper WK450 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Safran |
Thales UK |
| First flight |
1 June 2009 |
14 April 2010 |
| Year introduced |
2023 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
54 units |
| Average unit price |
$22 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
18.0 m |
10.9 m |
| Length |
8.5 m |
6.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
314 km/h |
143 km/h |
| Operational range |
200 km |
150 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
4,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
-- kg |
485 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
300 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Safran Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Safran 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 Safran Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Safran Patroller has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Safran Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Safran 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 Safran Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the Safran Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Safran Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Safran Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Safran Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Safran Patroller at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the Safran Patroller or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 entered service first in 2019, 4 years before the Safran Patroller which entered service in 2023.
