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BZK-005 Giant Eagle vs Wing Loong I

BZK-005 Giant Eagle vs Wing Loong I at a glance — max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,100 kg, built 116 vs 60 units.

Chengdu Wing Loong I military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong I
Specifications
BZK-005 Giant Eagle Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Beihang Chengdu
First flight -- 1 January 2009
Year introduced -- 2011
Number produced 116 units 60 units
Average unit price $12 million $1 million
Wingspan 19.0 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 9.0 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 280 km/h
Operational range -- km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong I?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.