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ScanEagle vs Elbit Skylark

ScanEagle vs Elbit Skylark at a glance — top speed 148 vs 74 km/h, range 100 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 22 vs 5 kg.

Specifications
ScanEagle Elbit Skylark
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu Elbit
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2005 2008
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $3 million --
Wingspan 3.1 m 2.4 m
Length 1.6 m 2.2 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h 74 km/h
Operational range 100 km 40 km
Service ceiling 5,944 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 22 kg 5 kg
Empty weight 13 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ScanEagle or Elbit Skylark?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or Elbit Skylark?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Elbit Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or Elbit Skylark?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Elbit Skylark's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or Elbit Skylark?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or Elbit Skylark?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 3 years before the Elbit Skylark which entered service in 2008.