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BQM-167 Skeeter vs XQ-58 Valkyrie

BQM-167 Skeeter vs XQ-58 Valkyrie at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 1,048 km/h, max takeoff weight 930 vs 2,722 kg.

Kratos BQM-167 Skeeter military drones side profile drawing
Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
BQM-167 Skeeter XQ-58 Valkyrie
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kratos Kratos
First flight 8 December 2004 5 March 2019
Year introduced 2008 --
Number produced 37 units N/A
Average unit price $570K $4 million
Wingspan 3.2 m 8.2 m
Height 1.2 m -- m
Length 6.1 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range -- km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 930 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 313 kg 1,134 kg
Total thrust 1 x 449 kgf 1 x 8 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BQM-167 Skeeter or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-167 Skeeter or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 930 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BQM-167 Skeeter or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter at $0.6 million.