RQ-5 Hunter vs RQ-7 Shadow
Overview
The RQ-5 Hunter and the RQ-7 Shadow are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and AAI Corporation respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter vs 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-5 Hunter has an operational range of 125 km vs 109 km for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-5 Hunter operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,600 m for the RQ-7 Shadow. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 5.2x the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
The RQ-5 Hunter has been produced in 20 units vs 500 for the RQ-7 Shadow.
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AAI Corporation |
| First flight | 1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $750K |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 109 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 86 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-5 Hunter or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-5 Hunter or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-5 Hunter or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-5 Hunter or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-5 Hunter or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-5 Hunter or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 7 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-5 Hunter or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.