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Evil Birds Backfire vs RQ-20 Puma

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Specifications
Evil Birds Backfire RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Evil Birds AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2024 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $62K $250K
Wingspan -- m 2.8 m
Length -- m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 84 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 200 km 15 km
Service ceiling 1,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
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Overview

The Evil Birds Backfire and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Evil Birds and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 84 km/h for the Evil Birds Backfire vs 83 km/h for the RQ-20 Puma. The Evil Birds Backfire has an operational range of 200 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma operates at altitudes up to 3,200 m compared to 1,000 m for the Evil Birds Backfire.

Unit cost is $0.062M for the Evil Birds Backfire vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Evil Birds Backfire or RQ-20 Puma?
The Evil Birds Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 84 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Evil Birds Backfire or RQ-20 Puma?
The Evil Birds Backfire has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Evil Birds Backfire or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 1,000 meters (3,280 ft).
Which is heavier, the Evil Birds Backfire or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Evil Birds Backfire or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Evil Birds Backfire or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Evil Birds Backfire at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Evil Birds Backfire or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 16 years before the Evil Birds Backfire which entered service in 2024.