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FlyEye vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle

FlyEye vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle at a glance — top speed 120 vs 309 km/h, range 80 vs 370 km, built 1,000 vs 204 units.

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Specifications
FlyEye MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group General Atomics
First flight 14 June 2010 1 October 2004
Year introduced 2010 2009
Number produced 1000 units 204 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 3.6 m 17.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length 1.8 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 309 km/h
Operational range 80 km 370 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,318 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 123 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 189 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 1 years before the FlyEye which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FlyEye or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The FlyEye has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.