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407 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-8 Fire Scout
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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 0
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Overview

The 407 is a Military Helicopters built by Bell, while the MQ-8 Fire Scout is a Military Drones by Northrop Grumman.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 200 km for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The MQ-8 Fire Scout operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 40 for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The 407 first flew 7 years before the MQ-8 Fire Scout (1995 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.