S-100 Camcopter vs ScanEagle
Overview
The S-100 Camcopter and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Schiebel and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 220 km/h for the S-100 Camcopter vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The S-100 Camcopter has an operational range of 180 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 5,486 m for the S-100 Camcopter. At 200 kg MTOW, the S-100 Camcopter is 9.1x the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The ScanEagle first flew 12 years before the S-100 Camcopter (2000 vs 2012).
| Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Schiebel |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 110 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-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter has a longer range at 180 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter is longer at 3.1 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 5 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.