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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.

AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
AAI RQ-7 Shadow military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
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?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 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.