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AQM-34 Lightning Bug vs MQM-107 Streaker

Specifications
AQM-34 Lightning Bug MQM-107 Streaker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Ryan Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1962 1 January 1974
Year introduced 1962 1984
Number produced N/A 2236 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wingspan 4.0 m 3.0 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 8.8 m 5.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km -- km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 664 kg
Total thrust 1 x 871 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which can fly higher, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or MQM-107 Streaker?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MQM-107 Streaker's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is larger, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or MQM-107 Streaker?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the MQM-107 Streaker's 5.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or MQM-107 Streaker?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the MQM-107 Streaker which entered service in 1984.