Eurodrone vs RQ-20 Puma
The Eurodrone and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo and AeroVironment respectively. The Eurodrone reaches 500 km/h — 6.0x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The Eurodrone operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 2167:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
| European medium-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system, developed in the early 21st century for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ground support missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eurodrone or RQ-20 Puma?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 417 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a longer range at 15 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or RQ-20 Puma?
The Eurodrone has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or RQ-20 Puma?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or RQ-20 Puma?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 20 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.