407 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout
407 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout at a glance — top speed 260 vs 230 km/h, range 600 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 1,450 kg, built 1,600 vs 40 units.
Specifications
|
407 |
MQ-8 Fire Scout |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
29 June 1995 |
1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
2009 |
| Number produced |
1600 units |
40 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$18 million |
| Wing area |
89.4 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
9.8 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
-- m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
7.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
260 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
200 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,700 m |
6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,722 kg |
1,450 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,210 kg |
940 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 606 kW
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Which is faster, the 407 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 230 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 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 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 7.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 13 years before the MQ-8 Fire Scout which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.
