S-70 Okhotnik vs ScanEagle
The S-70 Okhotnik and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association and Boeing Insitu respectively. The S-70 Okhotnik reaches 1,000 km/h — 6.8x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The S-70 Okhotnik has an operational range of 6,000 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The S-70 Okhotnik operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. At 25,000 kg MTOW, the S-70 Okhotnik is 1136:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg. The S-70 Okhotnik has been produced in 2 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. Unit cost is $11.5M for the S-70 Okhotnik vs $3M for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle first flew 19 years before the S-70 Okhotnik (2000 vs 2019).
| Russian stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, intended for reconnaissance and strike missions under the control of fifth-generation fighter pilots. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association |
| First flight | 3 August 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $11.5 million |
| 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 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 S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The S-70 Okhotnik is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 852 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the S-70 Okhotnik's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The S-70 Okhotnik is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the ScanEagle at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 19 years before the S-70 Okhotnik which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-70 Okhotnik or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the S-70 Okhotnik.