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MQ-8 Fire Scout vs S-100 Camcopter

MQ-8 Fire Scout vs S-100 Camcopter at a glance — top speed 230 vs 220 km/h, range 200 vs 180 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 200 kg.

Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
Schiebel S-100 Camcopter military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
MQ-8 Fire Scout S-100 Camcopter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Schiebel
First flight 1 January 2002 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2009 2010
Number produced 40 units N/A
Average unit price $18 million $9.5 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 3.4 m
Length 7.3 m 3.1 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 200 km 180 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 940 kg 110 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 220 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the S-100 Camcopter at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 1 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.