Saegheh vs ScanEagle
Overview
The Saegheh and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Shahed and Boeing Insitu respectively.
The Saegheh reaches 350 km/h — 2.4x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The Saegheh has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The Saegheh operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. At 500 kg MTOW, the Saegheh is 23:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The Saegheh has been produced in 50 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle first flew 14 years before the Saegheh (2000 vs 2014).
| Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed |
| First flight | 1 November 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| 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 | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- 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 Saegheh or ScanEagle?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 202 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saegheh or ScanEagle?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saegheh or ScanEagle?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Saegheh or ScanEagle?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Saegheh or ScanEagle?
The Saegheh is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saegheh or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 11 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saegheh or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.