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Elbit Skylark vs ThunderB

Elbit Skylark vs ThunderB at a glance — top speed 74 vs 137 km/h, range 40 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 5 vs 32 kg.

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🇮🇱 Elbit Skylark
Specifications
Elbit Skylark ThunderB
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit BlueBird
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2008 2013
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 2.4 m 4.0 m
Length 2.2 m 1.9 m
Maximum speed 74 km/h 137 km/h
Operational range 40 km 150 km
Service ceiling 4,900 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 5 kg 32 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Elbit Skylark or ThunderB?
The ThunderB is faster with a maximum speed of 137 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Elbit Skylark or ThunderB?
The ThunderB has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Elbit Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Elbit Skylark or ThunderB?
The Elbit Skylark has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the ThunderB's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Elbit Skylark or ThunderB?
The ThunderB has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Elbit Skylark or ThunderB?
The Elbit Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the ThunderB's 1.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Elbit Skylark or ThunderB?
The Elbit Skylark entered service first in 2008, 5 years before the ThunderB which entered service in 2013.