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RUAG Ranger vs IAI Searcher

RUAG Ranger vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 220 vs 200 km/h, range 100 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 285 vs 436 kg.

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🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Specifications
RUAG Ranger IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer RUAG IAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1999 1992
Number produced 40 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wingspan 5.7 m 8.6 m
Height 1.1 m -- m
Length 4.6 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 100 km 350 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 285 kg 436 kg
Empty weight -- kg 76 kg
Total thrust 1 x 31 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RUAG Ranger or IAI Searcher?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the IAI Searcher's 200 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RUAG Ranger or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the RUAG Ranger's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the RUAG Ranger or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RUAG Ranger or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the RUAG Ranger's 285 kg.
Which is larger, the RUAG Ranger or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the RUAG Ranger or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 7 years before the RUAG Ranger which entered service in 1999.