RQ-21 Blackjack vs ScanEagle
Overview
The RQ-21 Blackjack and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Insitu and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the RQ-21 Blackjack vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The RQ-21 Blackjack has an operational range of 93 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 5,900 m for the RQ-21 Blackjack. At 61 kg MTOW, the RQ-21 Blackjack is 2.8x the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The ScanEagle first flew 12 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack (2000 vs 2012).
| American tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2010s, used for forward reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by naval and land forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| First flight | 28 July 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wingspan | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 93 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ScanEagle?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 5,900 meters (19,356 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ScanEagle?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ScanEagle?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-21 Blackjack or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 9 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.