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BQM-74 Chukar vs RQ-2 Pioneer

BQM-74 Chukar vs RQ-2 Pioneer at a glance — max takeoff weight 249 vs 205 kg.

Northrop BQM-74 Chukar military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 BQM-74 Chukar
AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
Specifications
BQM-74 Chukar RQ-2 Pioneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop AAI
First flight 1 January 1965 --
Year introduced 1968 1986
Number produced N/A 175 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 1.8 m 5.2 m
Height 0.7 m 1.0 m
Length 3.9 m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h -- km/h
Operational range -- km 185 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 249 kg 205 kg
Empty weight 123 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kN 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 972 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 249 kg compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 205 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 3.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 18 years before the RQ-2 Pioneer which entered service in 1986.