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ASN-209 Silver Eagle vs Wing Loong I

ASN-209 Silver Eagle vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 180 vs 280 km/h, range 200 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 320 vs 1,100 kg, built 12 vs 60 units.

Chengdu Wing Loong I military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong I
Specifications
ASN-209 Silver Eagle Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer ASN Technology Chengdu
First flight 1 June 2011 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced 12 units 60 units
Average unit price $1 million $1 million
Wingspan 7.5 m 14.0 m
Height 1.5 m 2.8 m
Length 4.3 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 200 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 320 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the ASN-209 Silver Eagle's 180 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the ASN-209 Silver Eagle's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the ASN-209 Silver Eagle's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the ASN-209 Silver Eagle's 320 kg.
Which is larger, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the ASN-209 Silver Eagle's 4.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the ASN-209 Silver Eagle at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the ASN-209 Silver Eagle which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 12 units of the ASN-209 Silver Eagle.