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PD-2 vs IAI Searcher

PD-2 vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 140 vs 200 km/h, range 1,300 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 55 vs 436 kg.

Specifications
PD-2 IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer UkrSpecSystems IAI
First flight 1 January 2019 --
Year introduced 2021 1992
Number produced 20 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wingspan 5.0 m 8.6 m
Height 1.0 m -- m
Length 2.9 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 140 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 350 km
Service ceiling 3,800 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 55 kg 436 kg
Empty weight 45 kg 76 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PD-2 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the PD-2's 140 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PD-2 or IAI Searcher?
The PD-2 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the IAI Searcher's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the PD-2 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the PD-2's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the PD-2 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the PD-2's 55 kg.
Which is larger, the PD-2 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the PD-2's 2.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PD-2 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 29 years before the PD-2 which entered service in 2021.