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RQ-7 Shadow vs Sperwer

RQ-7 Shadow vs Sperwer at a glance — range 109 vs 150 km.

AAI RQ-7 Shadow military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Sagem Sperwer military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Sperwer
Specifications
RQ-7 Shadow Sperwer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI Sagem
First flight 1 January 1991 --
Year introduced 2002 --
Number produced 500 units N/A
Average unit price $750K $1.5 million
Wingspan 3.9 m -- m
Length 3.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 200 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 109 km 150 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 170 kg -- kg
Empty weight 86 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or Sperwer?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Sperwer's 0 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-7 Shadow or Sperwer?
The Sperwer has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or Sperwer?
The Sperwer has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or Sperwer?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the Sperwer's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or Sperwer?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the Sperwer's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-7 Shadow or Sperwer?
The Sperwer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.