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Eurodrone vs MQ-4 Triton

Eurodrone vs MQ-4 Triton at a glance — top speed 500 vs 610 km/h, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 14,628 kg.

Airbus Eurodrone military drones side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇫🇷🇮🇹 Eurodrone
Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
Specifications
Eurodrone MQ-4 Triton
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Airbus Northrop Grumman
First flight -- 22 May 2013
Year introduced 2028 2018
Number produced N/A 30 units
Average unit price -- $180 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 39.9 m
Height 6.0 m -- m
Length 16.0 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 610 km/h
Operational range -- km 15,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 6,781 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eurodrone or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the Eurodrone's 500 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the Eurodrone's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Eurodrone's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or MQ-4 Triton?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton entered service first in 2018, 10 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.