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Eurodrone vs MQ-9 Reaper

Eurodrone vs MQ-9 Reaper at a glance — top speed 500 vs 300 km/h, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 4,760 kg.

Airbus Eurodrone military drones side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇫🇷🇮🇹 Eurodrone
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
Specifications
Eurodrone MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Airbus General Atomics
First flight -- 1 February 2001
Year introduced 2028 2007
Number produced N/A 300 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan 26.0 m 20.0 m
Height 6.0 m -- m
Length 16.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 2,223 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eurodrone or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Eurodrone's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 21 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.