MQ-8 Fire Scout vs S-100 Camcopter
Overview
The MQ-8 Fire Scout and the S-100 Camcopter are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Schiebel respectively.
Top speed is 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs 220 km/h for the S-100 Camcopter. The MQ-8 Fire Scout has an operational range of 200 km vs 180 km for the S-100 Camcopter. The MQ-8 Fire Scout operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,486 m for the S-100 Camcopter. At 1,450 kg MTOW, the MQ-8 Fire Scout is 7.2x the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
The MQ-8 Fire Scout first flew 10 years before the S-100 Camcopter (2002 vs 2012).
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Austrian unmanned helicopter, deployed globally since 2006, primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Schiebel |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 940 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 110 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 220 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 3.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or S-100 Camcopter?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 1 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.