Phoenix vs Watchkeeper WK450
Overview
The Phoenix and the Watchkeeper WK450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by GEC-Marconi and Thales UK respectively.
Top speed is 166 km/h for the Phoenix vs 143 km/h for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Watchkeeper WK450 operates at altitudes up to 4,900 m compared to 2,800 m for the Phoenix. At 485 kg MTOW, the Watchkeeper WK450 is 2.8x the Phoenix's 175 kg.
The Phoenix first flew 24 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 (1986 vs 2010).
| British reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century, used for all-weather real-time surveillance and artillery spotting by the British Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | GEC-Marconi |
| First flight | 1 January 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| 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 | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 166 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 2,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19 kW ◉ |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Phoenix is faster with a maximum speed of 166 km/h compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the Phoenix's 175 kg.
Which is larger, the Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Phoenix entered service first in 1999, 20 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 which entered service in 2019.