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RQ-7 Shadow vs IAI Searcher

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Specifications
RQ-7 Shadow IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI IAI
First flight 1 January 1991 --
Year introduced 2002 1992
Number produced 500 units N/A
Average unit price $750K --
Wingspan 3.9 m 8.6 m
Length 3.4 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 109 km 350 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 170 kg 436 kg
Empty weight 86 kg 76 kg
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Overview

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

Top speed is 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow vs 200 km/h for the IAI Searcher. The RQ-7 Shadow has an operational range of 109 km vs 350 km for the IAI Searcher. The IAI Searcher operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,600 m for the RQ-7 Shadow. At 436 kg MTOW, the IAI Searcher is 2.6:1 the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher 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 IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-7 Shadow or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 10 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.