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Black Hornet vs X-47B

Black Hornet vs X-47B at a glance — top speed 21 vs 1,102 km/h, range 1 vs 3,900 km, built 12,000 vs 2 units.

Northrop Grumman X-47B military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 X-47B
Specifications
Black Hornet X-47B
Origin country 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Teledyne FLIR Northrop Grumman
First flight -- 4 February 2011
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 12000 units 2 units
Average unit price $195K $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan -- m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 0.2 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 21 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 1 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13,080 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Black Hornet or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the Black Hornet's 21 km/h, a difference of 1,081 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Black Hornet or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the Black Hornet's 1 km.
Which can fly higher, the Black Hornet or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Black Hornet's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Black Hornet or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the Black Hornet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Black Hornet or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Black Hornet's 0.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Black Hornet or X-47B?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the Black Hornet at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Black Hornet or X-47B?
The Black Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.