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Canadair CL-289 vs RQ-20 Puma

Canadair CL-289 vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 740 vs 83 km/h, range 60 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 156 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Canadair CL-289 RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Canadair AeroVironment
First flight 1 March 1964 1 January 2007
Year introduced 1990 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan 0.9 m 2.8 m
Length 3.7 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 60 km 15 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 156 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 78 kg 6 kg
Total thrust 1 x 57 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Canadair CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 657 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Canadair CL-289 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Canadair CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Canadair CL-289 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 156 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Canadair CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canadair CL-289 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Canadair CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 18 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.