Aarok vs RQ-20 Puma
The Aarok and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Turgis & Gaillard and AeroVironment respectively. The Aarok reaches 463 km/h — 5.6x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The Aarok has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The Aarok operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 5,400 kg MTOW, the Aarok is 900:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The Aarok has been produced in 1 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $7.5M for the Aarok vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 16 years before the Aarok (2007 vs 2023).
| French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turgis & Gaillard |
| First flight | 1 January 2023 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 million |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 463 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,500 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aarok or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aarok is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.