AQM-34 Lightning Bug vs BQM-167 Skeeter
Overview
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug and the BQM-167 Skeeter are both Military Drones, manufactured by Ryan and Composite Engineering respectively.
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the BQM-167 Skeeter.
Unit cost is $0.16M for the AQM-34 Lightning Bug vs $0.57M for the BQM-167 Skeeter. The AQM-34 Lightning Bug first flew 42 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter (1962 vs 2004).
| American jet-powered reconnaissance drone, developed in the early 1960s, extensively deployed during the Vietnam War for photographic and electronic intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Ryan |
| First flight | 1 January 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $160K |
| American subscale aerial target drone, developed in the early 2000s, used for weapon systems evaluation and training by the United States Air Force and international partners. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Composite Engineering |
| First flight | 8 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 37 units |
| Average unit price | $570K |
| Wingspan | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,900 km |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 871 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg |
| Empty weight | 313 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or BQM-167 Skeeter?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or BQM-167 Skeeter?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or BQM-167 Skeeter?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or BQM-167 Skeeter?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or BQM-167 Skeeter?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or BQM-167 Skeeter?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or BQM-167 Skeeter?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug entered service first in 1962, 46 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter which entered service in 2008.