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Aerosonde vs RQ-21 Blackjack

Aerosonde vs RQ-21 Blackjack at a glance — range 150 vs 93 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 61 kg.

Textron Aerosonde military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Aerosonde
Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
Aerosonde RQ-21 Blackjack
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Textron Insitu
First flight 1 January 1998 28 July 2012
Year introduced 1998 2014
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 2.9 m 4.9 m
Length -- m 2.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 150 km 93 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 13 kg 61 kg
Empty weight 8 kg 37 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 6 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerosonde or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the Aerosonde's 0 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Aerosonde has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Aerosonde's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the Aerosonde's 13 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerosonde or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Aerosonde's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Aerosonde entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.