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Skeldar V-200 vs Watchkeeper WK450

Skeldar V-200 vs Watchkeeper WK450 at a glance — top speed 140 vs 143 km/h, range 100 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 245 vs 485 kg.

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🇬🇧 Watchkeeper WK450Full specs
Specifications
Skeldar V-200 Watchkeeper WK450
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Saab Thales UK
First flight -- 14 April 2010
Year introduced 2024 2019
Number produced N/A 54 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan 4.6 m 10.9 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 140 km/h 143 km/h
Operational range 100 km 150 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 245 kg 485 kg
Empty weight -- kg 300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 41 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Skeldar V-200 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is faster with a maximum speed of 143 km/h compared to the Skeldar V-200's 140 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Skeldar V-200 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Skeldar V-200's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Skeldar V-200 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the Skeldar V-200's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Skeldar V-200 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the Skeldar V-200's 245 kg.
Which is larger, the Skeldar V-200 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Skeldar V-200's 4.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Skeldar V-200 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 entered service first in 2019, 5 years before the Skeldar V-200 which entered service in 2024.