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RQ-16 T-Hawk vs ScanEagle

RQ-16 T-Hawk vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 130 vs 148 km/h, range 11 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 8 vs 22 kg.

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Specifications
RQ-16 T-Hawk ScanEagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Honeywell Insitu
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2007 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 11 km 100 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 8 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3 kW 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 130 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 11 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 8 kg.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 2 years before the RQ-16 T-Hawk which entered service in 2007.