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F-117 Nighthawk vs RQ-170 Sentinel

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 NighthawkFull specs
Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-170 SentinelFull specs
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk RQ-170 Sentinel
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Military Drones
Manufacturer Lockheed Lockheed Martin
First flight 18 June 1981 1 January 2005
Year introduced 1982 2007
Number produced 64 units N/A
Average unit price $45 million $6 million
Wing area 73.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 20.0 m
Height 3.8 m -- m
Length 20.1 m 4.8 m
Maximum speed 1101 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 1,720 km -- km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The F-117 Nighthawk is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 4.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-117 Nighthawk or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The F-117 Nighthawk is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The F-117 Nighthawk entered service first in 1982, 25 years before the RQ-170 Sentinel which entered service in 2007.