ScanEagle vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
The ScanEagle and the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing Insitu and Guizhou respectively. The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reaches 750 km/h — 5.1x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The ScanEagle has an operational range of 100 km vs 7,000 km for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon. The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 5,944 m for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle has been produced in 1,000 units vs 20 for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
| 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 high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for aerial reconnaissance and maritime targeting. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 | 24.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 43 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ScanEagle or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 602 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the ScanEagle's 5,944 meters (19,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ScanEagle or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.