RQ-2 Pioneer vs RQ-7 Shadow
RQ-2 Pioneer vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — range 185 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 205 vs 170 kg, built 175 vs 500 units.
Specifications
|
RQ-2 Pioneer |
RQ-7 Shadow |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
AAI |
AAI |
| First flight |
-- |
1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced |
1986 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
175 units |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$750K |
| Wingspan |
5.2 m |
3.9 m |
| Height |
1.0 m |
-- m |
| Length |
4.3 m |
3.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
200 km/h |
| Operational range |
185 km |
109 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,600 m |
4,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
205 kg |
170 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
86 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 19 kW
|
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Which has longer range, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-7 Shadow?
Both the RQ-2 Pioneer and RQ-7 Shadow have a service ceiling of 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 205 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-2 Pioneer is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 16 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 175 units of the RQ-2 Pioneer.
