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RQ-16 T-Hawk vs Elbit Skylark

RQ-16 T-Hawk vs Elbit Skylark at a glance — top speed 130 vs 74 km/h, range 11 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 8 vs 5 kg.

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🇮🇱 Elbit Skylark
Specifications
RQ-16 T-Hawk Elbit Skylark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Honeywell Elbit
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2007 2008
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan -- m 2.4 m
Length -- m 2.2 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 74 km/h
Operational range 11 km 40 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 8 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Elbit Skylark?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 130 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a longer range at 40 km compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 11 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Elbit Skylark?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Elbit Skylark?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk entered service first in 2007, 1 years before the Elbit Skylark which entered service in 2008.