ScanEagle vs Taranis
The ScanEagle and the Taranis are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing Insitu and BAE Systems respectively. The Taranis operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1 for the Taranis. Unit cost is $3M for the ScanEagle vs $220M for the Taranis. The ScanEagle first flew 13 years before the Taranis (2000 vs 2013).
| 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 |
| British stealth combat drone, developed in the 2010s, notable for its autonomous capabilities and as yet unreported in operational deployment. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| First flight | 10 August 2013 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $220 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ScanEagle or Taranis?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the Taranis's 0 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or Taranis?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Taranis's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or Taranis?
The Taranis has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or Taranis?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the Taranis's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or Taranis?
The Taranis is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ScanEagle or Taranis?
The Taranis is more expensive at approximately $220 million per unit compared to the ScanEagle at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ScanEagle or Taranis?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the Taranis.