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Aerosonde vs RQ-20 Puma

Aerosonde vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — range 150 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 6 kg.

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🇺🇸 Aerosonde
Specifications
Aerosonde RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Textron AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1998 1 January 2007
Year introduced 1998 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan 2.9 m 2.8 m
Length -- m 1.4 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 150 km 15 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 13 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 8 kg 6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerosonde or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 83 km/h compared to the Aerosonde's 0 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerosonde has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerosonde has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerosonde has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerosonde or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the Aerosonde's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerosonde entered service first in 1998, 10 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.