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FlyEye vs MQ-1 Predator

FlyEye vs MQ-1 Predator at a glance — top speed 120 vs 217 km/h, range 80 vs 1,250 km, built 1,000 vs 360 units.

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🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
Specifications
FlyEye MQ-1 Predator
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group General Atomics
First flight 14 June 2010 3 July 1994
Year introduced 2010 1995
Number produced 1000 units 360 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 3.6 m 14.8 m
Length 1.8 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 80 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,020 kg
Empty weight -- kg 512 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 15 years before the FlyEye which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FlyEye or MQ-1 Predator?
The FlyEye has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 360 units of the MQ-1 Predator.