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ScanEagle vs Skeldar V-200

ScanEagle vs Skeldar V-200 at a glance — top speed 148 vs 140 km/h, range 100 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 22 vs 245 kg.

Insitu ScanEagle military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Specifications
ScanEagle Skeldar V-200
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu Saab
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2005 2024
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $3 million --
Wingspan 3.1 m 4.6 m
Height -- m 1.3 m
Length 1.6 m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 100 km 100 km
Service ceiling 5,944 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 22 kg 245 kg
Empty weight 13 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kW 1 x 41 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ScanEagle or Skeldar V-200?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the Skeldar V-200's 140 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or Skeldar V-200?
The Skeldar V-200 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or Skeldar V-200?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Skeldar V-200's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or Skeldar V-200?
The Skeldar V-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 245 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or Skeldar V-200?
The Skeldar V-200 is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or Skeldar V-200?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 19 years before the Skeldar V-200 which entered service in 2024.