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Black Hornet vs MQ-20 Avenger

Black Hornet vs MQ-20 Avenger at a glance — top speed 21 vs 740 km/h, range 1 vs 2,900 km, built 12,000 vs 9 units.

Specifications
Black Hornet MQ-20 Avenger
Origin country 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Teledyne FLIR General Atomics
First flight -- 4 April 2009
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 12000 units 9 units
Average unit price $195K --
Wingspan -- m 20.0 m
Length 0.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 21 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 1 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 8,255 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 17 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Black Hornet or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Black Hornet's 21 km/h, a difference of 719 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Black Hornet or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the Black Hornet's 1 km.
Which can fly higher, the Black Hornet or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Black Hornet's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Black Hornet or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the Black Hornet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Black Hornet or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Black Hornet's 0.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Black Hornet or MQ-20 Avenger?
The Black Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.