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RQ-5 Hunter vs RQ-7 Shadow

RQ-5 Hunter vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 170 vs 200 km/h, range 125 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 885 vs 170 kg, built 20 vs 500 units.

Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
AAI RQ-7 Shadow military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
RQ-5 Hunter RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman AAI
First flight -- 1 January 1991
Year introduced 1995 2002
Number produced 20 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $750K
Wingspan 10.6 m 3.9 m
Height 1.9 m -- m
Length 7.0 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 125 km 109 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 885 kg 170 kg
Empty weight -- kg 86 kg
Total thrust 2 x 42 kW --
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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.