Boeing ScanEagle vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I
Full specs: Boeing ScanEagle AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I
Boeing ScanEagle and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I leads on range (4,000 vs 100 km). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 148 km/h | 280 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 92 km/h | 180 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 100 km | 4,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,950 m ✓ | 5,000 m |
| Endurance (h) | 24 h ✓ | 20 h |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | N/A | 2 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | N/A | 200 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.55 m | 9 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | N/A | 1,100 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 22 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $1,000,000 |
| Units built | 2,000 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 20 ✓ | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing ScanEagle and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 280 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I has the longest range at 4,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I carries the largest weapons payload at 200 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The Boeing ScanEagle has the higher endurance at 24 h.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I has the higher cruise speed at 180 km/h.
Is the Boeing ScanEagle better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I? +
On the public specs we track, Boeing ScanEagle and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I are closely matched, Boeing ScanEagle leads on endurance, service ceiling, operator countries, while AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I leads on max speed, range, cruise speed. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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