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ScanEagle vs V-BAT

ScanEagle vs V-BAT at a glance — top speed 148 vs 90 km/h, max takeoff weight 22 vs 73 kg.

Insitu ScanEagle military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Specifications
ScanEagle V-BAT
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu Shield AI
First flight 1 January 2000 --
Year introduced 2005 --
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $3 million $1 million
Wingspan 3.1 m 2.9 m
Length 1.6 m 3.8 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 100 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,944 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 22 kg 73 kg
Empty weight 13 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kW --
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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.
Which is more expensive, the ScanEagle or V-BAT?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the V-BAT at $1.0 million.