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RQ-7 Shadow vs RQ-7 Shadow

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Specifications
RQ-7 Shadow RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI AAI
First flight 1 January 1991 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2002 2002
Number produced 500 units 500 units
Average unit price $750K $750K
Wingspan 3.9 m 3.9 m
Length 3.4 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 109 km 109 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 170 kg 170 kg
Empty weight 86 kg 86 kg
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Overview

The RQ-7 Shadow and the RQ-7 Shadow are both Military Drones, manufactured by AAI and AAI respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow vs 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-7 Shadow has an operational range of 109 km vs 109 km for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-7 Shadow operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,600 m for the RQ-7 Shadow.

The RQ-7 Shadow has been produced in 500 units vs 500 for the RQ-7 Shadow. Unit cost is $0.75M for the RQ-7 Shadow vs $0.75M for the RQ-7 Shadow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 0 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-7 Shadow or RQ-7 Shadow?
Both the RQ-7 Shadow and RQ-7 Shadow have been produced in equal numbers with 500 units each.