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BQM-167 Skeeter vs BQM-74 Chukar

BQM-167 Skeeter vs BQM-74 Chukar at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 972 km/h, max takeoff weight 930 vs 249 kg.

Kratos BQM-167 Skeeter military drones side profile drawing
Northrop BQM-74 Chukar military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 BQM-74 Chukar
Specifications
BQM-167 Skeeter BQM-74 Chukar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kratos Northrop
First flight 8 December 2004 1 January 1965
Year introduced 2008 1968
Number produced 37 units N/A
Average unit price $570K --
Wingspan 3.2 m 1.8 m
Height 1.2 m 0.7 m
Length 6.1 m 3.9 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 972 km/h
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 930 kg 249 kg
Empty weight 313 kg 123 kg
Total thrust 1 x 449 kgf 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.