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GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs ScanEagle

GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 166 vs 148 km/h, max takeoff weight 175 vs 22 kg.

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Specifications
GEC-Marconi Phoenix ScanEagle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GEC-Marconi Insitu
First flight 1 January 1986 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1999 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 5.6 m 3.1 m
Length -- m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 166 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range -- km 100 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 175 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or ScanEagle?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix is faster with a maximum speed of 166 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or ScanEagle?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or ScanEagle?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix entered service first in 1999, 6 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.