ScanEagle vs V-BAT
Overview
The ScanEagle and the V-BAT are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing Insitu and Shield AI respectively.
Top speed is 148 km/h for the ScanEagle vs 90 km/h for the V-BAT. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 5,500 m for the V-BAT. At 73 kg MTOW, the V-BAT is 3.3x the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| American vertical take-off and landing reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for maritime and land-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shield AI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 73 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ScanEagle or V-BAT?
The ScanEagle is faster with a maximum speed of 148 km/h compared to the V-BAT's 90 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or V-BAT?
The ScanEagle has a longer range at 100 km compared to the V-BAT's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or V-BAT?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the V-BAT's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or V-BAT?
The V-BAT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 73 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or V-BAT?
The V-BAT is longer at 3.8 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.