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IAI Scout vs ThunderB

IAI Scout vs ThunderB at a glance — top speed 176 vs 137 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 32 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Scout
Specifications
IAI Scout ThunderB
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI BlueBird
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1981 2013
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.0 m 4.0 m
Height 0.9 m -- m
Length 3.7 m 1.9 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 137 km/h
Operational range -- km 150 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 32 kg
Empty weight 96 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or ThunderB?
The IAI Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 176 km/h compared to the ThunderB's 137 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Scout or ThunderB?
The ThunderB has a longer range at 150 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or ThunderB?
The ThunderB has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the IAI Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or ThunderB?
The IAI Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 159 kg compared to the ThunderB's 32 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Scout or ThunderB?
The IAI Scout is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the ThunderB's 1.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or ThunderB?
The IAI Scout entered service first in 1981, 32 years before the ThunderB which entered service in 2013.