A900 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout
A900 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout at a glance — top speed 100 vs 230 km/h, range 200 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 25 vs 1,450 kg.
Specifications
|
A900 |
MQ-8 Fire Scout |
| Origin country |
🇪🇸 Spain |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Alpha Unmanned Systems |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
-- |
1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced |
2021 |
2009 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
40 units |
| Average unit price |
$300K |
$18 million |
| Wingspan |
2.1 m |
9.8 m |
| Length |
1.8 m |
7.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
200 km |
200 km |
| Service ceiling |
3,000 m |
6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
25 kg |
1,450 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
940 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the A900 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the A900's 100 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A900 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the A900's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the A900 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the A900's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the A900 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the A900's 25 kg.
Which is larger, the A900 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the A900's 1.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A900 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the A900 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the A900 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 12 years before the A900 which entered service in 2021.
