Eurodrone vs RQ-4 Global Hawk
Eurodrone vs RQ-4 Global Hawk at a glance — top speed 500 vs 629 km/h, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 14,628 kg.
Specifications
|
Eurodrone |
RQ-4 Global Hawk |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
-- |
28 February 1998 |
| Year introduced |
2028 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
40 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$131 million |
| Wingspan |
26.0 m |
39.9 m |
| Height |
6.0 m |
4.7 m |
| Length |
16.0 m |
14.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
500 km/h |
629 km/h |
| Operational range |
-- km |
22,800 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,000 m |
18,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
13,000 kg |
14,628 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,000 kg |
6,781 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 3,447 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the Eurodrone or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the Eurodrone's 500 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Eurodrone's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Eurodrone's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 27 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.
