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RQ-7 Shadow vs S-100 Camcopter

RQ-7 Shadow vs S-100 Camcopter at a glance — top speed 200 vs 220 km/h, range 109 vs 180 km, max takeoff weight 170 vs 200 kg.

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Specifications
RQ-7 Shadow S-100 Camcopter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI Schiebel
First flight 1 January 1991 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2002 2010
Number produced 500 units N/A
Average unit price $750K $9.5 million
Wingspan 3.9 m 3.4 m
Length 3.4 m 3.1 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 109 km 180 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 170 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 86 kg 110 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-7 Shadow or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a longer range at 180 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or S-100 Camcopter?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-7 Shadow or S-100 Camcopter?
The S-100 Camcopter is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-7 Shadow or S-100 Camcopter?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 8 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.