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AH-6 Little Bird vs MQ-8 Fire Scout

AH-6 Little Bird vs MQ-8 Fire Scout at a glance — top speed 282 vs 230 km/h, range 430 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 1,610 vs 1,450 kg, built 1,420 vs 40 units.

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little BirdFull specs
Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-8 Fire ScoutFull specs
Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird MQ-8 Fire Scout
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing Northrop Grumman
First flight 27 February 1963 1 January 2002
Year introduced 1980 2009
Number produced 1420 units 40 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $18 million
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.8 m
Height 2.6 m -- m
Length 9.2 m 7.3 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 430 km 200 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 940 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 230 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a longer range at 430 km compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,610 kg compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The AH-6 Little Bird is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 7.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the AH-6 Little Bird at $7.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 29 years before the MQ-8 Fire Scout which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.