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GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs Watchkeeper WK450

GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs Watchkeeper WK450 at a glance — top speed 166 vs 143 km/h, max takeoff weight 175 vs 485 kg.

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🇬🇧 Watchkeeper WK450
Specifications
GEC-Marconi Phoenix Watchkeeper WK450
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GEC-Marconi Thales UK
First flight 1 January 1986 14 April 2010
Year introduced 1999 2019
Number produced N/A 54 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan 5.6 m 10.9 m
Length -- m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 166 km/h 143 km/h
Operational range -- km 150 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 175 kg 485 kg
Empty weight -- kg 300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The GEC-Marconi 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 GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a longer range at 150 km compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 175 kg.
Which is larger, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or Watchkeeper WK450?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix entered service first in 1999, 20 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 which entered service in 2019.