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RQ-21 Blackjack vs S-100 Camcopter

RQ-21 Blackjack vs S-100 Camcopter at a glance — top speed 170 vs 220 km/h, range 93 vs 180 km, max takeoff weight 61 vs 200 kg.

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Specifications
RQ-21 Blackjack S-100 Camcopter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu Schiebel
First flight 28 July 2012 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2014 2010
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $9.5 million
Wingspan 4.9 m 3.4 m
Length 2.5 m 3.1 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 93 km 180 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 61 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 37 kg 110 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-21 Blackjack or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 170 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-21 Blackjack or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a longer range at 180 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-21 Blackjack or S-100 Camcopter?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-21 Blackjack or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-21 Blackjack or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is longer at 3.1 meters compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-21 Blackjack or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-21 Blackjack or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter entered service first in 2010, 4 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.