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ScanEagle vs Tsaigumi

ScanEagle vs Tsaigumi at a glance — max takeoff weight 22 vs 95 kg.

Specifications
ScanEagle Tsaigumi
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu NAF/UAVision
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2005 2018
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $3 million $257K
Wingspan 3.1 m 6.8 m
Length 1.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 148 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 100 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,944 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 22 kg 95 kg
Empty weight 13 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or Tsaigumi?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Tsaigumi's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or Tsaigumi?
The Tsaigumi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is more expensive, the ScanEagle or Tsaigumi?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Tsaigumi at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or Tsaigumi?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the Tsaigumi which entered service in 2018.