ScanEagle vs Wing Loong II
The ScanEagle and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing Insitu and CAIG / CASC respectively. The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 2.5x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The ScanEagle has an operational range of 100 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 191:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg. The ScanEagle has been produced in 1,000 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $3M for the ScanEagle vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The ScanEagle first flew 17 years before the Wing Loong II (2000 vs 2017).
| 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 |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ScanEagle or Wing Loong II?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.