BZK-005 Giant Eagle vs Wing Loong II

Overview

The BZK-005 Giant Eagle and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Beihang/Guizhou and CAIG / CASC respectively.

The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the BZK-005 Giant Eagle. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 3.4x the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 1,250 kg.

The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has been produced in 116 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II.

Chinese medium-altitude long-range reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, utilized for maritime surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Beihang/Guizhou
First flight --
Year introduced --
Number produced 116 units
Average unit price --
Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer CAIG / CASC
First flight 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 100 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wingspan 19.0 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Wingspan 20.5 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km/h, a difference of 370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 9.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.