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RQ-20 Puma vs Elbit Skylark

RQ-20 Puma vs Elbit Skylark at a glance — top speed 83 vs 74 km/h, range 15 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 5 kg.

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🇮🇱 Elbit Skylark
Specifications
RQ-20 Puma Elbit Skylark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Elbit
First flight 1 January 2007 --
Year introduced 2008 2008
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $250K --
Wingspan 2.8 m 2.4 m
Length 1.4 m 2.2 m
Maximum speed 83 km/h 74 km/h
Operational range 15 km 40 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 5 kg
Empty weight 6 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Elbit Skylark?
The RQ-20 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 83 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a longer range at 40 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Elbit Skylark?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark entered service first in 2008, 0 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.