RQ-7 Shadow vs ScanEagle
Overview
The RQ-7 Shadow and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by AAI Corporation and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The RQ-7 Shadow has an operational range of 109 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 4,600 m for the RQ-7 Shadow. At 170 kg MTOW, the RQ-7 Shadow is 7.7x the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The RQ-7 Shadow has been produced in 500 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. Unit cost is $0.75M for the RQ-7 Shadow vs $3M for the ScanEagle. The RQ-7 Shadow first flew 9 years before the ScanEagle (1991 vs 2000).
| 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 |
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wingspan | 3.9 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 3 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-7 Shadow or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 500 units of the RQ-7 Shadow.