RQ-20 Puma vs ScanEagle
Overview
The RQ-20 Puma and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 83 km/h for the RQ-20 Puma vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The RQ-20 Puma has an operational range of 15 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 22 kg MTOW, the ScanEagle is 3.7x the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. Unit cost is $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma vs $3M for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle first flew 7 years before the RQ-20 Puma (2000 vs 2007).
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| 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 | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6 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 RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 3 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or ScanEagle?
Both the RQ-20 Puma and ScanEagle have been produced in equal numbers with 1,000 units each.