BQM-167 Skeeter vs XQ-58 Valkyrie
Overview
The BQM-167 Skeeter and the XQ-58 Valkyrie are both Military Drones, manufactured by Composite Engineering and Kratos respectively.
Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs 1,048 km/h for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The BQM-167 Skeeter operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 14,000 m for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. At 2,722 kg MTOW, the XQ-58 Valkyrie is 2.9x the BQM-167 Skeeter's 930 kg.
Unit cost is $0.57M for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs $4M for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The BQM-167 Skeeter first flew 15 years before the XQ-58 Valkyrie (2004 vs 2019).
| 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 experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed to serve as a loyal wingman for manned fighter aircraft. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Kratos |
| First flight | 5 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 313 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,600 km |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,722 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,134 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.