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RQ-5 Hunter vs IAI Searcher

RQ-5 Hunter vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 170 vs 200 km/h, range 125 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 885 vs 436 kg.

Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
RQ-5 Hunter IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman IAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1995 1992
Number produced 20 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.6 m
Height 1.9 m -- m
Length 7.0 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 125 km 350 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 885 kg 436 kg
Empty weight -- kg 76 kg
Total thrust 2 x 42 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-5 Hunter or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher 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 IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-5 Hunter or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-5 Hunter or IAI Searcher?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the IAI Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-5 Hunter or IAI Searcher?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the IAI Searcher's 5.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-5 Hunter or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 3 years before the RQ-5 Hunter which entered service in 1995.