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GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs RQ-7 Shadow

GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 166 vs 200 km/h, max takeoff weight 175 vs 170 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
GEC-Marconi Phoenix RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GEC-Marconi AAI
First flight 1 January 1986 1 January 1991
Year introduced 1999 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan 5.6 m 3.9 m
Length -- m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 166 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range -- km 109 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 175 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 166 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-7 Shadow?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-7 Shadow?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix entered service first in 1999, 3 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.