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Aarok vs Black Hornet

Aarok vs Black Hornet at a glance — top speed 463 vs 21 km/h, range 7,500 vs 1 km, built 1 vs 12,000 units.

Turgis & Gaillard Aarok military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Aarok
Specifications
Aarok Black Hornet
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard Teledyne FLIR
First flight 1 January 2023 --
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 1 units 12000 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $195K
Wingspan 22.0 m -- m
Length 14.0 m 0.2 m
Maximum speed 463 km/h 21 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 1 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,500 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aarok or Black Hornet?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the Black Hornet's 21 km/h, a difference of 442 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or Black Hornet?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Black Hornet's 1 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or Black Hornet?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Black Hornet's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or Black Hornet?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Black Hornet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or Black Hornet?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Black Hornet's 0.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or Black Hornet?
The Aarok is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the Black Hornet at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or Black Hornet?
The Black Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.