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RQ-16 T-Hawk vs RQ-7 Shadow

RQ-16 T-Hawk vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 130 vs 200 km/h, range 11 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 8 vs 170 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
RQ-16 T-Hawk RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Honeywell AAI
First flight -- 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2007 2002
Number produced N/A 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan -- m 3.9 m
Length -- m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 11 km 109 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 130 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 11 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 8 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 5 years before the RQ-16 T-Hawk which entered service in 2007.