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MQ-8 Fire Scout vs Skeldar V-200

MQ-8 Fire Scout vs Skeldar V-200 at a glance — top speed 230 vs 140 km/h, range 200 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 245 kg.

Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
MQ-8 Fire Scout Skeldar V-200
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Saab
First flight 1 January 2002 --
Year introduced 2009 2024
Number produced 40 units N/A
Average unit price $18 million --
Wingspan 9.8 m 4.6 m
Height -- m 1.3 m
Length 7.3 m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 200 km 100 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 245 kg
Empty weight 940 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 41 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Skeldar V-200?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Skeldar V-200's 140 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Skeldar V-200?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Skeldar V-200's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Skeldar V-200?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Skeldar V-200's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Skeldar V-200?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the Skeldar V-200's 245 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Skeldar V-200?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the Skeldar V-200's 4.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Skeldar V-200?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 15 years before the Skeldar V-200 which entered service in 2024.