BQM-167 Skeeter vs BQM-74 Chukar
Overview
The BQM-167 Skeeter and the BQM-74 Chukar are both Military Drones, manufactured by Composite Engineering and Northrop respectively.
Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs 972 km/h for the BQM-74 Chukar. The BQM-167 Skeeter operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the BQM-74 Chukar. At 930 kg MTOW, the BQM-167 Skeeter is 3.7x the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
The BQM-74 Chukar first flew 39 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter (1965 vs 2004).
| American subscale aerial target drone, developed in the early 2000s, used for weapon systems evaluation and training by the United States Air Force and international partners. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Composite Engineering |
| First flight | 8 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 37 units |
| Average unit price | $570K |
| American remote-controlled subsonic aerial target drone, developed in the mid-1960s and utilized for gunnery and missile training exercises. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 1 January 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 313 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 1.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 249 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 123 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BQM-167 Skeeter or BQM-74 Chukar?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 972 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or BQM-74 Chukar?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or BQM-74 Chukar?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or BQM-74 Chukar?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 3.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or BQM-74 Chukar?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 40 years before the BQM-167 Skeeter which entered service in 2008.