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Aerostar vs RQ-20 Puma

Aerostar vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 203 vs 83 km/h, range 200 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 220 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Aerostar RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2000 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan 7.5 m 2.8 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.5 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 203 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 200 km 15 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 220 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 100 kg 6 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerostar or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerostar is faster with a maximum speed of 203 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerostar or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerostar has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerostar or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerostar has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerostar or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerostar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerostar or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerostar is longer at 4.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerostar or RQ-20 Puma?
The Aerostar entered service first in 2000, 8 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.