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RUAG Ranger vs ScanEagle

RUAG Ranger vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 220 vs 148 km/h, range 100 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 285 vs 22 kg, built 40 vs 1,000 units.

RUAG Ranger military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Insitu ScanEagle military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Specifications
RUAG Ranger ScanEagle
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer RUAG Insitu
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1999 2005
Number produced 40 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 5.7 m 3.1 m
Height 1.1 m -- m
Length 4.6 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 100 km 100 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 285 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 31 kW 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RUAG Ranger or ScanEagle?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RUAG Ranger or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RUAG Ranger's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the RUAG Ranger or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RUAG Ranger or ScanEagle?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 285 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the RUAG Ranger or ScanEagle?
The RUAG Ranger is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the RUAG Ranger or ScanEagle?
The RUAG Ranger entered service first in 1999, 6 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RUAG Ranger or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the RUAG Ranger.