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RQ-2 Pioneer vs ScanEagle

RQ-2 Pioneer vs ScanEagle at a glance — range 185 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 205 vs 22 kg, built 175 vs 1,000 units.

AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
Insitu ScanEagle military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Specifications
RQ-2 Pioneer ScanEagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI Insitu
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 1986 2005
Number produced 175 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 5.2 m 3.1 m
Height 1.0 m -- m
Length 4.3 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 185 km 100 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 205 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-2 Pioneer or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-2 Pioneer or ScanEagle?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-2 Pioneer or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-2 Pioneer or ScanEagle?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 205 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-2 Pioneer or ScanEagle?
The RQ-2 Pioneer is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-2 Pioneer or ScanEagle?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 19 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-2 Pioneer or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 175 units of the RQ-2 Pioneer.