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SIRTAP vs Watchkeeper WK450

SIRTAP vs Watchkeeper WK450 at a glance — top speed 204 vs 143 km/h, range 2,000 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 750 vs 485 kg, built 1 vs 54 units.

Specifications
SIRTAP Watchkeeper WK450
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Airbus Thales UK
First flight -- 14 April 2010
Year introduced 2027 2019
Number produced 1 units 54 units
Average unit price $20.4 million $25 million
Wingspan 12.0 m 10.9 m
Height 2.2 m -- m
Length 7.3 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 204 km/h 143 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 150 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 750 kg 485 kg
Empty weight -- kg 300 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The SIRTAP is faster with a maximum speed of 204 km/h compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The SIRTAP has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The SIRTAP has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The SIRTAP has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 750 kg compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 485 kg.
Which is larger, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The SIRTAP is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the SIRTAP at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 entered service first in 2019, 8 years before the SIRTAP which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIRTAP or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has been produced in greater numbers with 54 units compared to 1 units of the SIRTAP.