Sperwer vs Watchkeeper WK450

Overview

The Sperwer and the Watchkeeper WK450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Sagem and Thales UK respectively.

The Sperwer has an operational range of 150 km vs 150 km for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Watchkeeper WK450 operates at altitudes up to 4,900 m compared to 4,877 m for the Sperwer.

French unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century, used for remote reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Sagem
First flight --
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
British unmanned aerial vehicle for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, developed in the early 21st century and used for battlefield intelligence and border patrol.
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Thales UK
First flight 14 April 2010
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 54 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wingspan -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 150 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Wingspan 10.9 m
Length 6.5 m
Maximum speed 143 km/h
Operational range 150 km
Service ceiling 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 485 kg
Empty weight 300 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sperwer or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is faster with a maximum speed of 143 km/h compared to the Sperwer's 0 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sperwer or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Sperwer's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sperwer or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the Sperwer's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sperwer or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 485 kg compared to the Sperwer's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Sperwer or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Sperwer's 0.0 meters.