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RQ-7 Shadow vs V-BAT

RQ-7 Shadow vs V-BAT at a glance — top speed 200 vs 90 km/h, max takeoff weight 170 vs 73 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
RQ-7 Shadow V-BAT
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI Shield AI
First flight 1 January 1991 --
Year introduced 2002 --
Number produced 500 units N/A
Average unit price $750K $1 million
Wingspan 3.9 m 2.9 m
Length 3.4 m 3.8 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 109 km -- km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 170 kg 73 kg
Empty weight 86 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or V-BAT?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the V-BAT's 90 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-7 Shadow or V-BAT?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the V-BAT's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or V-BAT?
The V-BAT has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or V-BAT?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the V-BAT's 73 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or V-BAT?
The V-BAT is longer at 3.8 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-7 Shadow or V-BAT?
The V-BAT is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.